Creamy Irish Colcannon Soup with Cabbage and Potatoes featuring tender potatoes and cabbage simmered in a rich, velvety broth inspired by traditional Irish colcannon.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chopped green cabbage
3 medium potatoes diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk or light cream
2 green onions sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Melt butter and sauté onion until softened.
Add garlic and cook briefly.
Stir in cabbage and cook 5 minutes.
Add potatoes, seasoning, and broth.
Simmer 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
Partially blend for creamy texture.
Stir in milk and heat through.
Garnish and serve hot.
Blend only part of the soup to maintain a rustic texture.