This traditional Irish recipe combines potatoes, cabbage, and leeks for a delicious creamy soup that the entire family will love. Instant Pot Irish Colcannon Soup is a perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day that isn’t corned beef and cabbage, and it is perfect for Vegetarian diets.
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What is Irish Colcannon?
Irish Colcannon is one of the most famous traditional Irish recipes. Colcannon is traditionally made from potatoes and cabbage, with milk (or cream), and seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper. It is very mild and was considered a frugal dish that could be eaten year round. Many people will use kale in place of cabbage and will often add leeks, onions or chives for a little flavor. I would describe it as a mild potato soup.
For a more robust potato soup check out our Instant Pot Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheese!
Easy Irish Recipes
Irish food isn’t very complicated, I think that is one reason I love making it. In addition to the traditional Irish fare like Irish Beef Stew, or corned beef and cabbage, you should try other easy Irish recipes. Check out these Corned Beef Ruben Wraps, and this traditional Irish soda bread.
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Instant Pot Irish Colcannon Soup
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 leeks, sliced
5-6 russet potatoes
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter
Directions
Place cabbage, leeks, and potatoes in Instant Pot. 
Add broth, water, and spices. Mix well. 
Place cover on instant pot and secure. Close the quick release valve and set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release pressure and carefully open the pot. 
Use a potato masher to carefully mash mixture. Stir in butter and whipping cream.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
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This traditional Irish recipe combines potatoes, cabbage, and leeks for a delicious creamy soup that the entire family will love. Instant Pot Irish Colcannon Soup is a perfect dish for St. Patrick's Day that isn't corned beef and cabbage.
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 5-6 russet potatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Place cabbage, leeks and potatoes in instant pot. Add broth, water and spices. Mix well. Place cover on instant pot and secure. Close the quick release valve and set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release pressure and carefully open the pot.
- Use a potato masher to carefully mash mixture. Stir in butter and whipping cream and serve.
Cooking time doesn't include time it takes for pressure cooker to come to pressure.
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