Best Cabbage Leek Bean And Bacon Soup Recipes

IRISH BACON AND CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain off any excess fat.
• 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.
• Stir in cabbage and allow the soup to simmer for a few minutes longer before serving.

CABBAGE & LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pan of boiling, salted water, blanch cabbage for 2 minutes and drain.
• Cook bacon in a large saucepan over moderate heat until crisp.
• Add leek and cook, stirring, until softened.
• Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Add stock in a thin stream, stirring constantly, and stir in cabbage, carrots, potatoes, wine, sugar and caraway.
• Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches in blender until smooth and return to pan.
• Stir in half and half and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Stir in dill and season to taste.

CABBAGE, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the leeks and cook until soft and golden around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cabbage and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, stock, 4 cups water, salt and thyme. Bring soup to a simmer and cook, partly covered, until potatoes begin to fall apart, 45 to 50 minutes. Add more water, as needed, to reach the desired consistency. Season with black pepper and serve, topped with cheese.