Description
A creamy Irish Potato and Cabbage Soup with Turkey Bacon that’s comforting and perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces turkey bacon, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 large leeks, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced and divided
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 pounds potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a large saucepan until crispy. Remove it from the pan and set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
- Add the diced onion, sliced leeks, and the white parts of the green onions to the pan, sautéing over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream, diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, and cooked turkey bacon. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and allow the soup to simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently fold in the green parts of the sliced green onions just before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating diced carrots or celery, melting in white cheddar cheese, or adding Dijon mustard. A splash of lemon juice can add a tangy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg