irish root soup

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Aug 11, 2015

My friend mentioned having a wonderful Irish Root soup so I searched until I found this one. I simplified the directions a bit to make it quicker!!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1-2 - leek, white and light green parts cleaned and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
  • 4 cups stock
  • 5 - potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 1/4 cups baby carrots, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (can try 1/2 and 1/2)
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make irish root soup

  • Step 1
    Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, leeks, garlic, carrots and celery in the melted butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Pour 5 cups vegetable stock into the stockpot; add the potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook the mixture at a simmer 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Set aside 1 cup of vegetable mixture. Use immersion blender in the stockpot to puree the rest. Return saved mixture to pot.
  • Step 4
    Stir the green onion and heavy cream through the puree; continue cooking another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; top with Cheddar cheese to serve.

Discover More

Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #Irish
Keyword: #leeks
Keyword: #Ireland
Culture: Irish
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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