Stew Leonard’s Irish Colcannon Soup

Colcannon is a Gaelic dish made of boiled cabbage and potatoes. This holiday dish is so popular in Ireland that poems and songs have been written in its honor.

Ingredients
4 medium Idaho Potatoes, diced Weekly Special
4 cups Cabbage, coarsely Chopped
4 cups Chicken Broth
1/4 cup Butter
1 medium Onion, diced
2 ribs Celery, diced
1/2 tbsp. Garlic, minced
1/2 tbsp. Parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Half & Half
1/4 tsp. Dill, chopped
1 tbsp. Chives, chopped
Pinch Nutmeg
Salt & Pepper, to Taste

Directions

Directions:

In a stockpot, simmer chicken broth and potatoes until tender. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cabbage, onions, celery, garlic and parsley. Cook until vegetables are tender then add to stockpot and bring to a simmer. Put half of the soup into a blender. Pulse until smooth then return to pot. Add all remaining ingredients. Return to a simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped chives and a dill sprig.