Irish Bacon Cabbage And Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lb (about 2) potatoes, washed
• 1/2 lb bacon, cut in quarter pieces
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely sliced
• 4 to 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cabbage, roughly chopped
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

PREPARATION