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Irish Bacon Cabbage Potato Soup

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A cozy and comforting Irish soup featuring smoky bacon, tender cabbage, and creamy potatoes simmered to perfection. Perfect for chilly evenings and family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Irish bacon or smoked bacon (thick-cut)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1 lb), shredded or chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk for extra creaminess

Instructions

  1. Chop the Irish bacon into bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 inch). Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the bacon for 5-7 minutes until browned and smoky. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the pot with the bacon fat. Sauté the chopped onion for 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  3. Add diced potatoes and chopped cabbage to the pot. Stir to combine and coat with butter and bacon fat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in 6 cups of chicken or vegetable stock. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until potatoes and cabbage are tender but not mushy.
  5. Return cooked bacon to the pot and stir. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, stir in heavy cream or milk and warm through for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add extra stock or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce liquid. Avoid overcooking cabbage to keep it tender but not mushy. For vegetarian version, omit bacon and use smoked paprika or liquid smoke with vegetable stock.

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