Colcannon (Irish Potato & Kale) Soup

Name: Colcannon (Irish Potato & Kale) Soup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 small bunches scallions, sliced; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup thinly sliced kale leaves (ribs removed); 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped; Simple Scallion Oil, optional

This soup is cozy perfection when topped with bacon crumbles and a drizzle of Simple Scallion Oil

Author:: Rachael Ray
Publish date:: Mar 25, 2021

Colcannon Irish Potato Kale Soup — Photography by Victor Protasio

Recipe by Rachael Ray

This recipe originally appeared in our Winter/Spring 2021 issue. Get the magazine here.


Start to finish: 40 minutes	Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 small bunches scallions, sliced
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups whole milk
1 cup thinly sliced kale leaves (ribs removed)
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
Simple Scallion Oil, optional

Preparation

In large pot, stir first 3 ingredients over medium-high heat until scallions soften, 5 minutes. Add stock and milk. Boil until potatoes are tender, 20 minutes. Transfer to blender; blend until smooth. Transfer back to pot; stir in kale. Simmer over medium heat until kale is tender, 5 minutes; season. Garnish with bacon. Drizzle with scallion oil, if using.