Colcannon Soup with Potatoes Leek Cabbage

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 195.8
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.8 mg
  • Sodium: 694.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

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Introduction

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish, usually made with mashed potatoes and cooked cabbage. You can use Kale, onions, cream, etc, as well. This is very healthy and cabbage is very good for you, but it is not over powering. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish, usually made with mashed potatoes and cooked cabbage. You can use Kale, onions, cream, etc, as well. This is very healthy and cabbage is very good for you, but it is not over powering.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 Tbs butter
    1 1/2 Tbls olive oil
    1 1/2 cups cabbage, cored and shredded
    1 lb red or Yukon Gold Potatoes, peel and cut in 3/4" to 1" chunks
    2 small leeks, white parts only, cleaned and sliced in thin disks
    4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    1/4 tsp nutmug & salt and pepper to taste
    2 Tbs fresh parsely
    4 strips of bacon, optional (hot dogs / ham, etc) work well too.

Directions

2 Tbs butter, melted over med. heat, add a quarter cup of water and then the potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces, cabbage (shredded) and Leeks (thinly cut). Add olive oil. Cook over low heat, covered, about 10 min. The potatoes should be firm and almost cooked through. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, covered 15 mintues until the potatoes are cooked, but not mushy. Grate nutmeg and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in milk and parsley. Serve immediately.

Optional: Garmish with Bacon 4 strips, cooked and crumbled or 4 sliced and brown (cooked) hot dogs or ham.

This is great with a crusty bread or dinner rolls.

Excellent the next day.

From: www.stephen cooks.com

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AKATCHKA.