Irish Bacon And Cabbage Soup

This is a wonderfully simple chunky soup. I use good quality Irish back bacon but if you can't get this, it tastes equally good made with pancetta. The dark green colour of the cabbage alongside the tomatoes gives the soup a beautiful colour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken stock, or as needed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups thinly sliced dark green Savoy cabbage leaves
• 0.5 pound Irish bacon, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 2

Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and enough chicken stock to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Step 3

Stir in cabbage and allow the soup to simmer for a few minutes longer before serving.