Irish Cuisine

Irish Cabbage and Bacon Soup

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A hearty cabbage and bacon soup, costed to the penny. A big smoky pot built from cheap greens and a little bacon to feed the family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.95

Approx £3.79 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Irish Cabbage and Bacon Soup

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the chopped bacon in a large pot for 4 minutes until the fat runs, then add the chopped onion and carrot and soften for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, thyme and pepper and stir to coat.
  3. 3
    Pour in enough water to cover, crumble in the stock cubes and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4
    Cook for 30 minutes until the potatoes and cabbage are tender, then check the seasoning and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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