My house smelled wonderful when I walked in yesterday and this was being cooked up! It tasted even better!

Ingredients:

1 pound Irish or regular bacon, chopped

4 large potatoes, peeled and diced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 small head of cabbage, cored and chopped

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Directions: