IRISH BACON AND CABBAGE SOUP

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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.

Provided by Ita

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cabbage Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ pound Irish bacon, diced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup chicken stock, or as needed
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups thinly sliced dark green Savoy cabbage leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 825.3 mg, Sugar 5 g