Description
Irish comfort beckons with creamy Colcannon Soup, blending traditional potato and cabbage magic into a silky smooth bowl of pure warmth. Rich ingredients dance together, promising hearty satisfaction that connects you directly to Ireland’s soulful culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (454 grams) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) kale or cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 medium leek (or 1 large onion), cleaned and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk or cream (or a plant-based alternative for a vegan option)
Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter (or olive oil for a vegan version)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium heat, gently melting butter until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Introduce sliced leeks and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and broth, elevating the temperature to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for approximately 15 minutes, allowing potatoes to soften but maintain structural integrity.
- Fold in verdant kale or shredded cabbage, continuing to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until leafy greens become tender yet vibrant.
- Delicately stream milk or cream into the simmering mixture, warming gently without achieving a full boil to preserve silky texture.
- Calibrate flavor profile with salt and pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, creating a luxurious consistency while preserving some vegetable chunks for textural contrast.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped scallions or parsley as a final garnish, adding a burst of color and fresh herbaceous notes before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels and create a healthier version of the soup.
- Swap dairy milk with coconut or almond milk for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Reserve some potato chunks before blending to ensure a rustic, textured soup with varied mouthfeel.
- Roast leeks or onions before adding to the pot for deeper, caramelized flavor that enhances the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg