O'Connor Stoup

 O'Connor Stoup

     O'Connor Stoup, what is this? Well, O'Connor is my Irish sides surname, (along with a few others), and Stoup is just a new name for a dish that falls in-between and soup and a stew. This "Stoup" is packed full of traditional Irish flavors and ingredients with the addition of an amazing Irish cheddar cheese I picked up at my local grocery. O'Connor Stoup.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbs butter
• 1/2 white onion diced
• 1 stalk celery diced
• 1-2 carrot sliced
• 2 cups small yellow potatoes cut in half
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 cups ham chunks
• 1 box chicken stock, additional water if needed based on size of potatoes and space.
• Diced fresh parsley
• 1 large Bay leaf
• 1 cup Irish Cheddar chunks
• 1/2 cup cream
• Salt/pepper

1. In a large stock pot over medium high heat melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, and carrot until tender.

2. Toss in shredded cabbage and begin to wilt it. 

3. Pour in stock and bring to simmer.

4. Toss in potatoes and ham chunks. Mix in parsley and Bay leaf and continue to simmer until potatoes are fork tender.

5. Stir in the cream and Irish cheddar. Continue to stir until cheese has melted and you have a thick creamy base.

6. Remove Bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste and serve. 

     This "Stoup" was extremely delicious, full of flavor, hearty and with the perfect amount of cheesy goodness. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4+