Description
This hearty Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring tender corned beef simmered with fresh cabbage, potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a savory beef broth. Perfect for a warming meal, this soup blends classic Irish flavors with nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal dish for chilly days or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
Meats
- 2 cups cooked corned beef, shredded or chopped
Liquids & Broth
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices & Herbs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in the chopped green cabbage and continue cooking for another 3 minutes to slightly wilt the cabbage.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the shredded or chopped corned beef, beef broth, water, diced potatoes, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve the soup hot, optionally accompanied by crusty bread.
Notes
- Use leftover corned beef or freshly cooked for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning toward the end to avoid over-salting due to the corned beef and broth.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with crusty bread or soda bread for an authentic experience.
