Irish Colcannon and Thyme Leaf Soup

Warm up your soul with this hearty and flavorful Irish Colcannon and Thyme Leaf Soup, a comforting twist on a traditional Irish classic. Bursting with the earthy goodness of tender russet potatoes, sweet carrots, and vibrant green cabbage, this creamy soup is elevated by the aromatic depth of fresh thyme and a luxurious splash of heavy cream. With a velvety texture achieved through partial blending, it strikes the perfect balance between smoothness and heartiness. Garnished with bright green onions for a fresh finish, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 50 minutes and is ideal for cozy family dinners or a satisfying starter. Perfectly suited for St. Patrick’s Day or any cold evening, this easy-to-make soup is sure to become a comfort food favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups Green cabbage, shredded
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 6 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and melt the butter.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, and diced carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and add the fresh thyme leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Allow the soup to heat through, but do not let it boil.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2930.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2022.1

Total Fat 130.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 371.6mg	0%
Sodium 8051.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 336.8mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 4414.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 35.2%