Traditional Dublin Coddle Recipe: Cozy Sausage and Potato Soup (2024)

Dublin coddle is a traditional Irish stew that is warm, cozy and loaded up with sausage, bacon, and potatoes. It is cooked low and slow and will make your entire house smell incredible. Serve it for St. Patrick's Day or any day of the year when you are in the mood for something extra comforting.

Serve with a side of crusty rustic bread or Irish soda bread and a pint of Guinness for a classic Irish meal.

You've probably noticed that corned beef and cabbage is a popular choice when serving an Irish meal for St. Patrick's Day.

While I love some corned beef (take a look at my Instant Pot and crockpot versions), I think it's time to consider serving up some Dublin coddle for the occasion.

This dish is perfect for cold winter nights, or whenever you crave a warming and nourishing meal full of classic Irish flavors.

So, roll up your sleeves, grab a pot, and prepare to make a bowl of Dublin coddle that will warm your heart and your belly.

If you are hosting a St. Patrick's Day party or just like to celebrate, make sure to take a look at all of these Irish recipes and fun shamrock recipes!

🤔 What Is Dublin Coddle

Dublin coddle is a traditional Irish stew that originated in Dublin in the 17th century. It is typically made with sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions and then slow-cooked.

The name "coddle" comes from the cooking process, which involves gently simmering the ingredients in a covered pot or "coddling" them until they are tender and flavorful.

🥘 Ingredients

The star of the show here is pork sausage, so make sure you choose a high-quality type that you love.

• Bacon - 8 slices of bacon, chopped.
• Pork Sausage - 1 pound of pork sausage. Use a high-quality sausage such as bratwurst or Polish sausage.
• Potatoes - 4 large potatoes that have been peeled and sliced into rounds.
• Onions - 2 large yellow onions, sliced.
• Chicken Broth - 2 cups of chicken broth. You can use water if that is all you have on hand.
• Bay Leaves - 3 bay leaves.
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
• Salt & Pepper - ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper, to taste. Make sure you taste your stew before adding seasoning, as this dish can be salty already!

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🔪 How To Make Dublin Coddle

Dublin coddle is cooked low and slow in the oven, but you should still brown the bacon and sausage first!

Go ahead and grab a large skillet, a Dutch oven (or oven-safe pot), and a knife to slice everything up.

This recipe is for 6 hearty servings, but you can stretch it further when served alongside some bread.

1. Preheat. Preheat your oven to 300°F (145°C).
2. Brown the bacon. In a large skillet, cook 8 slices of chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Then, remove it using a slotted spoon and set it aside.
3. Cook the sausage. Add 1 pound of pork sausages in the same skillet and cook them over medium heat until they are browned on all sides. Then, remove them from the skillet and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
4. Layer. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, layer 4 large, sliced potatoes and 2 sliced onions, then add the sausage and bacon pieces on top.
5. Add remaining ingredients. Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients in the pot, add 3 bay leaves, and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley over everything. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cook. Cover the pot with a lid and bake in the preheated oven at 300°F (145°C) for about 2 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together. Remove the bay leaves and serve immediately.

💭 Tips & Notes

• Enhancing Flavor with Bacon: For a richer taste, consider using Irish-style or back bacon in place of standard bacon.
• Adding Vegetables: Incorporate vegetables such as carrots or turnips to enrich the dish with additional texture and flavors.
• Thickening the Broth: For a thicker broth, whisk together a tablespoon of flour with some water and stir it into the pot prior to baking.
• Seasoning Caution: Given the inherent saltiness from the bacon and sausage, hold off on adding any seasonings until the final stages of cooking. Always taste the dish first before deciding to add extra salt.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Keep any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.Store in an airtight freezer container for up to 3-4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Reheating

Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave. They're even more flavorful the next day!

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