Creamy Irish Colcannon Soup with Kale and Bacon
Creamy Irish Colcannon Soup with Kale and Bacon featuring tender potatoes, hearty kale, and smoky bacon simmered in a rich, velvety broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups diced potatoes
3 cups chopped kale stems removed
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk or light cream
2 green onions sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
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Sauté onion in bacon fat and butter until softened.
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Add garlic and cook briefly.
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Stir in potatoes and kale.
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Add broth and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
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Partially blend for creamy texture.
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Stir in milk and most of the bacon.
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Garnish with remaining bacon and green onions before serving.
Notes
Blend only part of the soup to keep a rustic texture.