Supa irlandeză cu bacon (Versiune tipărită)

O supă irlandeză tradițională cu bacon afumat, varză și cartofi, ideală pentru o masă reconfortantă în zilele răcoroase.

# Ingrediente:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 6 slices bacon, chopped
02 - 1 onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 4 cups chicken broth
05 - 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 3 cups cabbage, shredded
07 - 1 carrot, diced

→ Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon thyme

→ Optional Ingredients

11 - ½ cup heavy cream
12 - 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

# Instrucțiuni:

01 - In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
02 - Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
03 - Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes, carrot, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
04 - Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in the shredded cabbage and cooked bacon, simmering for another 10 minutes.
06 - If using, add heavy cream and stir well. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

# Note utile:

01 - Use smoked or traditional Irish bacon for an authentic flavor.
02 - Substitute heavy cream with milk or omit for a lighter version.
03 - Add extra vegetables like leeks or celery for more depth.