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Creamy Irish Potato Soup with Bacon and Cabbage

A rich, hearty soup made with tender potatoes, cabbage, crispy bacon, and cream for the ultimate comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: European, Irish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 6 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon until crispy and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion in butter and bacon fat until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Add potatoes and broth, simmer until tender.
  5. Add cabbage and cook until soft.
  6. Blend partially for texture.
  7. Stir in cream and bacon, season to taste.
  8. Simmer briefly and serve hot.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh herbs and high-quality bacon. Adjust thickness with broth or cream.