Description
A heartwarming soup made from potatoes, cabbage, and crispy beef bacon, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth (homemade is best)
- 4 slices beef bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped beef bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove the bacon bits from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped cabbage and cubed potatoes, stirring for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the reserved crispy bacon bits, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
Homemade beef broth significantly enhances flavor. Pair with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy soup, potato soup, comfort food, beef bacon, cozy dinner