Description
Colcannon Soup is a creamy and hearty soup made with potatoes, cabbage, and leeks. It is a comforting dish that embodies traditional Irish flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and cabbage, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the vegetable broth is entirely plant-based.
- Top with chopped chives or green onions for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Colcannon Soup, Irish Soup, Potato Soup