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Colcannon Soup Flavorful and Comforting

Colcannon Soup Flavorful and Comforting for Chilly Days

Colcannon Soup is a comforting dish combining creamy potatoes, kale, and cabbage, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups Potatoes Russets preferred for creaminess
  • 1 cup Green Cabbage Chopped
  • 1 cup Kale Chopped
  • 1 medium Leek Sliced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
For Creaminess & Flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Or plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Or vegan substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a large pot. Add diced onion and sliced leek, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add peeled and diced potatoes to the pot, stirring with the aromatics. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth, heat on high until boiling, then lower to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add chopped green cabbage and kale, stirring and cooking for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired consistency.
  6. Stir in milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat gently for about 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh vegetables and adjust seasonings to taste. Explore variations with different greens and potatoes.

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