Colcannon Soup
This is posted for the world tour 2005 event. i haven't tried it yet, but it looks wonderful. the source is the irish heritage cookbook by margaret m. Johnson. the author credits chef gerry galvin, of drimcong house in moycullen (county galway).
Steps
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in cabbage , potatoes , and leeks.
Cover and cook until barely tender.
Add stock and bring to a boil.
Cover , then reduce heat to a simmer , and cook until the vegetables are soft.
Season with salt , pepper , and nutmeg.
Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor in batches and process until smooth.
Return to the same saucepan and whisk in the half and half.
Serve hot.
Ingredients
butter, cabbage, boiling potatoes, leek, chicken stock, salt, white pepper, ground nutmeg, half-and-half, fresh parsley