Irish Bacon Cabbage and Potato Soup
Ingredients:
6 slices of Irish bacon or thick-cut bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste