Classic Irish Sweet Corn and Bacon Soup

How to Make Classic Irish Sweet Corn and Bacon Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet corn
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 large onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

2. 2

   Dice the large onion and mince the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Peel and dice the medium potatoes into small cubes.

4. 4

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the chopped bacon to the pot and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.

7. 7

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

8. 8

   Add the diced potatoes and sauté for another 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

10. 10

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

11. 11

    Add the sweet corn to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender.

13. 13

    Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

14. 14

    Reheat the soup gently over low heat, then serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley.