Colcannon Soup | The Recipe Critic

Colcannon soup is a creamy, luscious soup inspired by the traditional Irish dish that is made with potatoes, cabbage, kale, butter, and cream. This would be a fun, delicious recipe to start a St. Patrick’s Day tradition with your family.

Perfect Velvety Texture

This recipe has all the makings for a warm, comforting bowl of soup. I worked hard to get the potato-to-liquid ratio just right. You will love how velvety smooth the broth is with the bits of soft potato. Make sure to follow my instructions when adding the kale at the end to keep it soft yet slightly crisp. The secret ingredient is the bacon bits at the end. They add the perfect salty, savory flavor that brings everything together!

Irish Colcannon Soup Recipe

This soup comes together in under an hour. I always like making soups ahead of. time so that the flavors can meld together. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

1. Cook Onions: Add the butter and onions to a large pot. Cook over medium heat until the onions are softened, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Soften Cabbage: Add the green cabbage and cook until it softens and wilts.
3. Simmer: Add the potatoes, broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until thick but slightly chunky. You may use a food processor instead.
5. Add kale: Add the heavy cream and bring the soup to a simmer. Stir in the kale until it slightly wilts. and serve with a side of bread.

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