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2010

Irish Cabbage & Bacon Soup

A fine Irish cabbage recipe! Cabbage has been discovered in pots dating back to 4,000 B.C. in China, mentioned in Greek mythology and was supposedly spread throughout Europe by nomadic Celts around 600 B.C. Cabbage is chock full of vitamin K and C, iron and fiber. Meld cabbage and the Irish bacon to create a sumptuous feast anytim of the year!

Small bunch parsley

Bay leaf

6 slices thick-cut Irish bacon, diced

2 medium onions, sliced

2 clean cubed potatoes

1 peeled turnip. sliced

2 peeled chopped carrots

6 cups chicken stock

1 head green cabbage, shredded

1. Bundle parsley and bay leaf to make a bouquet garni (for Seasoning soup).

2. In a heavy 6-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp and remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.

3. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from Dutch oven and sauté onions, potatoes, turnip and carrots for about 10 minutes over medium heat.

4. Add stock, cabbage, garni and bring to boil for about 5 minutes then lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes or until all ingredients have softened.

5. Remove garni and season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Pour into hot soup bowls and garnish with reserved bacon.

Serve with cheddar scones.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Photo courtesy of lookandtaste.com.