Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup: Your Best St. Paddy's Warm-Up!
A hearty and comforting soup perfect for St. Patrick's Day, filled with bacon, cabbage, and potatoes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Bacon Diced
- 1 medium Onion Chopped
- 4 cups Chicken Broth Low sodium
- 1 small Head of Cabbage Shredded
- 1.5 lbs Potatoes Peeled and diced
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 0.5 tsp Salt To taste
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving the bacon grease in the pot.
- Add the onion to the pot and cook in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the cabbage, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream or sour cream before serving.