
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.
Ingredients4 medium Idaho Potatoes, diced
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.