Straight from Ireland! Bacon, courgette, and Cashel Blue cheese soup recipe
This Irish soup recipe from Bord Bia, Ireland's food board, is a perfect starter or light lunch.
Even better, it's quick to whip up!
This recipe is filled with fresh vegetables to give you energy all day and is the perfect non-fussy midday meal.
Bacon, courgette, and Cashel Blue cheese soup recipe
Serves: 4-6 people
Time: 30 min
Ingredients:
A little olive oil
5-6 streaky rashers, chopped or bacon lardons
1 onion or 2-3 shallots chopped
1-2 large courgettes, sliced
2-3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 liter stock, homemade if possible
75g Cashel Blue cheese, crumbled
125ml cream
Black pepper
2-3 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
Method
Sauté the bacon in a bit of oil for a few minutes. Remove a few pieces of bacon for the final garnish.
Add the onion, courgette (reserve some slices for the final garnish), and potatoes. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and allow to cook until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the stock and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Process the soup. Return to the saucepan.
Stir in the cheese and cream, then heat gently. Add the reserved bacon pieces and courgette slices just before serving.
Finish with lots of black pepper and parsley.
Enjoy!
Bord Bia's Quality Kitchen
Bord Bia's Quality Kitchen has an extensive collection of recipes, ranging from traditional to modern, from party snacks and starters to main courses and desserts for every occasion. The emphasis is on lean meat and poultry, fresh fish and eggs, combined with high-fiber fruit and vegetables, lots of fresh herbs for added flavor, and much less reliance on high-fat sauces or excessive salt.
So whether the time factor, the budget, healthy eating, or just delicious meals are your concern, there is a lot for you to enjoy.
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* Originally published in June 2021 and updated in January 2026.
