Irish Colcannon and Thyme Leaf Soup
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Cooking Light
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Cooking Light, Main Dish, Potatoes, Soup, St Patrick's Day
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter , divided
- 2 1/2 cups diced peeled baking potatoes
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt , divided
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , divided
- 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 2 cups water , plus
- 3 tablespoons water
- 8 cups thinly sliced savoy cabbage (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave
Directions
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Add potato, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Cover and cook 6 minutes.
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Add broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
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Cook 10 minutes or until potato is tender.
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Combine 3 tablespoons water and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large Dutch oven; bring to a simmer.
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Add cabbage and thyme.
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Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Place half of potato mixture in blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl.
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Repeat procedure with remaining potato mixture.
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Add potato mixture to cabbage mixture; cook over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated.