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Colcannon Soup Flavorful and Comforting

Colcannon Soup: Flavorful and Comforting Irish Goodness

Colcannon Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that showcases Irish cooking with creamy potatoes and vibrant greens.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium if preferred
  • 4 medium potatoes diced, starchy varieties like Russets
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium leek sliced
  • 2 cups green cabbage chopped
  • 1 cup kale chopped, or spinach
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup milk or plant-based alternative like almond or oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter or vegan substitute like olive oil
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add diced onion and sliced leek, cooking for about 5 minutes until tender.
  2. Incorporate diced potatoes into the pot and stir for another 3 minutes to absorb flavors.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then add chopped green cabbage and kale, simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired texture, then stir in milk.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, heat gently for 5 minutes, and serve garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best taste, enjoy fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and consider adding more broth if too thick.

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