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colcannon chowder

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

If you love your good ol' Irish Colcannon, you will also love Colcannon Chowder. What a great idea for St. Patrick's Day! Recipe & photo: potatogoodness.com

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For colcannon chowder

  • 4 md
    russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 1 can
    (14 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1 c
    water
  • salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 3 c
    coarsely chopped green cabbage
  • 3/4 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 8 oz
    smoked sausage, sliced 1/4" thick
  • 1 md
    carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • pepper, to taste

How To Make colcannon chowder

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with broth and water; add 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, saute cabbage and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute 10 minutes, tossing occasionally. Add the sausage and continue sauteing another 10 minutes, until all begin to turn brown. Add carrots; set aside.
  • 3
    With a slotted spoon, remove about 3/4 cup potatoes and add to skillet. In a blender, blend remaining potatoes and liquid until smooth, and then return to saucepan.
  • 4
    Add the contents of skillet; mix in enough milk for consistency desired. Heat to simmering. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.
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