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