Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
• Keywords: Irish soup, bacon cabbage potato soup, hearty soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
2. Add onion to the bacon drippings and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add diced potatoes, cabbage, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in milk or half-and-half and return the cooked bacon to the pot.
6. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips & Variations

• For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot.
• Use smoked bacon or ham for deeper flavor.
• Add a bay leaf while simmering for extra aroma (remove before serving).