Now that the days are shorter and colder, I find myself in need of real winter warmers to soothe the soul. And, in my book, that means soup. Both of today’s recipes feature familiar Irish ingredients – I mean, what’s more Irish than potatoes, kale and bacon? – alongside a few less traditional, but now common ones (pistachios, preserved lemon and parmesan, to name just three), to give them a modern twist. One thing is non-negotiable, though: serve both with thick slices of soda bread slathered in good salted butter to dunk into them. Now that’s a really hearty lunch.
