Name: Comforting Colcannon Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped; 1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped; 1 medium leek, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups milk or plant-based milk; 4 tablespoons butter or vegan substitute; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Description

This Comforting Colcannon Soup is a rich, creamy, and cozy Irish-inspired dish made with tender potatoes, green cabbage, kale, leeks, and onions. Blended to your preferred consistency and finished with milk, butter, and a hint of nutmeg, this hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings and comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped
1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped
1 medium leek, sliced
1 onion, diced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups milk or plant-based milk
4 tablespoons butter or vegan substitute
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

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Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly and fragrant.
Add the diced onion and sliced leek. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Add the diced potatoes and stir for another 3 minutes to coat them in the buttery onion and leek mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped cabbage and kale. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency, leaving some potato chunks if you prefer a heartier texture.
Stir in the milk and season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Heat gently for about 5 minutes without allowing the soup to boil.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

For a creamier soup, use whole milk instead of plant-based milk.
For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and a vegan butter substitute.
Adjust the amount of blending to your preference. Blend completely for a smooth soup or leave some potato chunks for extra texture.
Add a little extra vegetable broth or milk if the soup becomes too thick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently, stirring occasionally.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner, Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Irish