Pride of Irish Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with the flavors of Ireland, Pride of Irish Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly days. This creamy vegetable soup is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients like tender leeks, velvety potatoes, sweet carrots, and earthy cabbage, all simmered together in a rich vegetable or chicken stock. Blended to a perfectly creamy-yet-chunky consistency and finished with a splash of heavy cream, this recipe achieves a delicate balance of rustic charm and decadent indulgence. A touch of fresh parsley and optional green onion garnish adds a pop of color and freshness to each bowl. Whether you're savoring it as a light dinner or serving it alongside crusty bread, this authentic Irish-inspired soup brings warmth and tradition to your table in under an hour. Experience the pride of Ireland, one comforting spoonful at a time!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only)
• 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the leeks and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened but not browned.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the shredded cabbage and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the stock and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to blend the soup slightly, leaving some of it chunky for texture. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, pulse a few times, and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes without boiling.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and green onions if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread on the side!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3328.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2057.1

Total Fat 119.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 338.7mg	0%
Sodium 8173.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 34.1g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 508.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 5700.1mg	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: 52.7%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 40.6%