Irish Colcannon Soup Recipe

Irish Colcannon Soup Recipe

65 min
6 servings

Irish Colcannon Soup is a hearty version of a classic Irish recipe. Made with potatoes, cabbage, onions, cream and butter, this piping hot soup will keep your insides warm and your spirits high this Winter.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs salted butter
  • 1 large onion, peeled & diced (2 cups)
  • 1/2 lb chopped cabbage
  • 4 medium starchy potatoes (1 1/2 lb) peeled & chopped
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk or half & half
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In large pot add butter and onions. Cook over medium heat until soft. Add cabbage and cook until cabbage wilts.

  2. 2

    Add potatoes, broth & black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    With an immersion blender, process soup until thick but slightly chunky. You may use a food processor instead. If you have a small food processor, you may need to do this in batches.

  4. 4

    Add milk to pot, bring to simmer and serve with Irish Soda Bread.