Irish Colcannon Soup 🍲🍀:
Ingredients 🍲
– 1 tablespoon butter 🧈
– 1 large onion, chopped 🧅
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
– 1 cup chopped cabbage 🥬
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍗🥕
– 1 cup milk 🥛
– 1/2 cup heavy cream 🥛
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. 🧈🧅🧄
2. Add Potatoes and Cabbage: Stir in the diced potatoes and chopped cabbage, cooking for a few minutes. 🥔🥬
3. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. 🍗🌿🧂🌶️
4. Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer it in batches to a blender. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and leave the rest as is. 🍲
5. Add Dairy: Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Heat the soup gently until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. 🥛
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your creamy and comforting Irish Colcannon Soup! 😋🍲