Description

Irish Colcannon Soup is a comforting and hearty traditional Irish recipe combining creamy potatoes, cabbage, and savory broth. This ultimate comfort food features tender potatoes and cabbage blended into a rich, creamy soup, perfect for warming up on chilly days.

Ingredients

Soup Base

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables and Dairy

2 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

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Instructions

Sauté Onions: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent, which develops a sweet base flavor for the soup.
Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Cook Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes, broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup right in the pot, leaving some potato chunks to add texture and a rustic feel.
Add Cabbage: Stir in the finely chopped cabbage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until just tender but still bright green.
Finish with Dairy: Pour in the whole milk and heavy cream, gently heating through but not boiling to prevent curdling. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions before serving to add freshness and a mild onion flavor.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend more of the potatoes until reaching desired consistency.
You can substitute kale for cabbage to change the greens flavor profile.
Add cooked bacon pieces for extra smoky flavor and texture.