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Colcannon Soup

Cozy Up with Creamy Colcannon Soup for Comforting Nights

This comforting Colcannon Soup blends tender potatoes, vibrant kale, and sautéed cabbage for a delicious and nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil or vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 1 Diced Onion No substitutions needed.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh for best flavor; powdered can substitute.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Chopped Green Cabbage Substitute with Napa cabbage or savoy.
  • 4 Peeled and Chopped Russet Potatoes Use Yukon Gold or waxy potatoes for a different texture.
  • 2 cups Chopped Kale Spinach or Swiss chard can be used as alternatives.
For the Soup
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Half and Half Use milk for a lighter option or heavy cream for richer texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust seasoning based on broth saltiness.
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can substitute for a milder flavor.
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • Sliced Green Onion Optional.
  • Chopped Cooked Bacon Use coconut bacon for a plant-based option.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot, add the diced onion, and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir well with onions.
  3. Add chopped cabbage, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until wilted.
  4. Stir in potatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth but leave some chunks for texture.
  6. Stir in half and half and warm through for 5 minutes.
  7. Add chopped kale and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onions and bacon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Colcannon Soup tastes even better the next day! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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