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Creamy One-Pot Irish Colcannon Soup Recipe with Kale and Bacon

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A creamy, hearty one-pot Irish Colcannon soup featuring kale and smoky bacon, perfect for cozy weeknights and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chopped kale, tough stems removed
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chives or green onions, for garnish (optional)
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot with bacon fat and cook for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, careful not to burn.
  3. Add diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in chopped kale and simmer for 5–7 minutes until wilted and tender but still vibrant green.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in milk and butter. Warm gently without boiling. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Optional: Lightly mash some potatoes with a potato masher or immersion blender for a creamier texture, leaving some chunks for body.
  7. Stir in crispy bacon pieces reserved earlier, saving a few for garnish if desired.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chives or green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Cook bacon first and use its rendered fat to sauté onions and garlic for deeper flavor. Remove tough kale stems to avoid chewiness. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture. Warm milk and butter gently to prevent curdling. Adjust seasoning gradually due to bacon and broth saltiness. For creamier soup, mash some potatoes but leave chunks for texture. Soup thickens on standing; add broth or milk to loosen if needed.

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