Colcannon Soup
This Colcannon Soup takes a different approach to the Irish style. It's a creamy soup with potatoes and kale that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time you need a quick and easy meal. This Colcannon Soup recipe is suitable for both meat-eaters and children.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Irish Cuisine
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 182 kcal
Ingredients:
- 4 tsp olive oil can use a few more tablespoons of water if you don't use oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 4-5 cups vegetable broth
- 2-3 cups russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups kale stems removed and chopped
- 1/3 cup cashews soaked in hot water for 10 mins then rinsed
- 4 oz water
- scallions toppings
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Cook the onions and garlic. If not using oil, add a splash of water.
On medium heat, cook the potatoes till fully cooked. Then add salt, pepper, and vegetable broth as needed.
Whilst the potatoes are cooking, blend the cashews with water in a blender till creamy.
After the potatoes have been cooked, mashed with a fork.
Put kale in the soup and cook in a few minutes.
Add cashew and saute for a few minutes and whisk till fully combined.
Add scallions on top and have fun!
Notes:
- Soak the cashews for 4 hours in hot water before blending them in a standard blender.
- Soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 956mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2175IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
Keyword colcannon soup, comfort soup, vegan soup