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Colcannon Soup

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
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Irish Cuisine
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

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
 

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

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.

Nutrition

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
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