Description
Irish Colcannon Soup is a comforting and hearty soup inspired by the classic Irish dish Colcannon. Made with tender potatoes, wilted cabbage, sautéed onions, rich butter, and creamy milk, this piping hot soup is perfect to warm your soul during chilly days. Served best with traditional Irish soda bread, it delivers a satisfying blend of creamy texture and subtle flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 large onion, peeled and diced (2 cups)
- 1/2 pound chopped cabbage
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or half & half
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent. Then add the chopped cabbage and continue cooking until the cabbage wilts and softens, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer the soup: Add the peeled and chopped potatoes, vegetable stock, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender, carefully process the soup until it’s thick but still slightly chunky to maintain some texture. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a food processor and pulse until the desired consistency is reached.
- Add milk and finish: Pour the whole milk or half & half into the pot and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot, ideally accompanied by Irish Soda Bread for an authentic experience.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half & half instead of whole milk.
- You can substitute vegetable stock with chicken stock if not strictly vegetarian.
- Use a starchy potato like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamier texture.
- If you prefer a smoother soup, blend longer or add more milk.
- Serve with traditional Irish Soda Bread or crusty bread to soak up the soup.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 121 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 729 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
