Description
Warm up your evenings with this Comforting Cabbage Soup with Bacon and Potatoes. Bursting with flavor, this hearty soup combines tender cabbage, creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, and crispy bacon for a delightful meal. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, it’s a bowl of warmth that brings families together, making every spoonful a cherished moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove half for garnishing and leave drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add chopped cabbage, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Top each bowl with reserved crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg