Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Irish Colcannon Soup, a creamy and hearty dish perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy night. This soup combines the classic colcannon ingredients of potatoes and cabbage in a rich, velvety base. Topped with crispy bacon and fresh parsley, it’s a satisfying meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Garnish:
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled, optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in cabbage until wilted, then add potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend and Finish: Partially blend soup, stir in milk, cream, and green onions. Simmer briefly, adjust seasoning, then serve hot with bacon and parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the bacon.
- This soup pairs well with Irish soda bread or crusty rye.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
