Description
A hearty and comforting soup made with Irish bacon, cabbage, and potatoes, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of Irish bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of chopped cabbage
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Irish bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped cabbage and diced potatoes, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Chop the cooked bacon and stir it back into the soup before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with smoked paprika for flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg