Tom Leonard’s Irish Colcannon Soup

TOM 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
• 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

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