Description
This Colcannon Soup, also known as Irish Potato and Cabbage Soup with Bacon, is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of potatoes, cabbage, bacon, and cream creates a rich and satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon:
- 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch slices
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 large leeks, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced and divided
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 2 pounds potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded
Additional:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add onions, leeks, white parts of green onions, garlic, and thyme to the pan. Cook until tender.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, cream, potatoes, cabbage, and cooked bacon. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper, stir in green parts of green onions, and enjoy!
Notes
- Options: Customize with diced carrots, celery, white cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, white miso paste, or lemon juice.
- Tip: Serve with fresh baked potato bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 514
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Colcannon Soup, Irish Potato and Cabbage Soup, Bacon Soup, Comfort Food
