Description
A creamy and hearty soup that transforms the traditional Colcannon dish into a velvety bowl of comfort, combining potatoes, greens, and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Kale or Cabbage, chopped
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Milk or Cream
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes, chop them, prepare kale or cabbage, chop onion, and mince garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent (5-7 minutes), then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the pot, stir, pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Add the Greens: Add kale or cabbage, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Blend for Creaminess: Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth or blend in batches for chunkier texture.
- Finish with Cream: Return to low heat, stir in milk or cream, season with salt and pepper, warm through, and serve!
Notes
For a lighter version, use almond or oat milk. Garnish with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Colcannon, Irish Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Comfort Food, Creamy Soup