BACON AND CABBAGE SOUP

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Provided by Paul Flynn

Categories Soup/Stew Blender Chicken Pork Potato St. Patrick's Day Bacon Cabbage

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 (1/3-pound) piece Irish bacon (available at specialty foods shops) or Canadian bacon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
5 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
4 Turkish bay leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small head Savoy cabbage, cored, thinly sliced, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

In small saucepan, combine bacon and cold water to cover. Cover, bring to boil over moderate heat, and skim foam from surface. Reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch chunks. Set aside.
In 6-quart heavy stock pot over moderate heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and sauté 2 minutes. Add stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add cabbage and simmer 5 additional minutes. Discard bay leaves. Working in 3 batches, in blender purée soup until smooth (using caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot, stir in bacon, and rewarm if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

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Sofiya Akter

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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful! I love the combination of bacon, cabbage, and potatoes. I also added a few carrots and celery for extra flavor. My family loved this soup, and I will definitely be making it again.

Shara Frederick

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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The bacon and cabbage are a perfect combination, and the potatoes and carrots add a nice heartiness. I also like to add a bit of dill or parsley for extra flavor. This soup is pe

King Atiq

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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this soup. The bacon and potatoes really helped to balance out the flavor of the cabbage. I also added a bit of garlic and onion for extra flavor. My husband and I both really enjoyed this soup, and

Aunto Apon

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This soup is delicious! The bacon adds a nice smokiness and the cabbage and potatoes are hearty and filling. I also added a bit of garlic and onion for extra flavor. My husband and I both really enjoyed this soup, and we will definitely be making it

I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The bacon and cabbage were a hit, and the potatoes and carrots added a nice heartiness. I also added a bit of garlic and onion for extra flavor. This soup is perfect for a cold winter day,

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David Kovacs

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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used smoked bacon, which gave the soup an even smokier flavor. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for a little spice. My husband and I both really enjoyed this soup, and we will definitely be m

Nerob Nirob

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This bacon and cabbage soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the soup, while the cabbage and potatoes add a nice crunch. I also added a few carrots and celery for extra flavor. My

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