5.0 from 12 votes
Potato and Cabbage Soup
Potato and Cabbage Soup is a rich and hearty combo of creamy potato puree with tender cabbage and lots of crispy bacon on top.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings of about 2 cups
Calories: 417 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American , Irish
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 celery stick chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Russet potatoes peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
- 2 cups half and half
- 12 bacon slices
- 8 ounces green cabbage about a quarter of a medium cabbage - chopped
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil.
- Once hot, add the onion and cook stirring for 3-5 minutes, or until soft.
- Add the garlic and the vegetables, cook for 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and cabbage, stir and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add the broth, and half and half, season the soup with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat and cover the pan.
- Gently cook for about 10-15 mins or until all the vegetables are tender.
- In the meantime fry or oven bake the bacon until crisp then cut into chunks.
- Add 2/3 of the chopped bacon to the soup and stir to combine. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Whizz the soup in the food processor until smooth or use an immersion blender to make it smooth.
- If the soup is too thick add more broth and continue to simmer for a few more minutes.
- Remove from the stove, and top with the remaining bacon and some chopped parsley when serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
630mg
(26%)
Potassium
703mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2043IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings of about 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 703mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2043IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.