Irish Cabbage And Bacon Soup

The Irish know how to make a wonderful filling and substantial soup out of next to no ingredients and this bacon and cabbage soup recipe is no different. It is perfect comfort food on a cold, wet and windy winters day.

Ingredients
8oz/250g diced Irish bacon pieces
2 large peeled and diced potatoes
235 ml chicken stock
salt
pepper
6oz/140g thinly sliced dark green Savoy cabbage leaves

Method
1 Place bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan.
2 Cook over medium to high heat until evenly brown.
3 Drain off any excess fat.
4 Add the potatoes and enough chicken stock to cover.
5 Season with salt and pepper.
6 Bring to the boil.
7 Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
8 Add the cabbage.
9 Bring back to the boil.
10 Reduce the heat to a simmer for a couple minutes longer.

Serve immediately in warmed bowls.

Serves 4 people