Luck O' the Irish Soup

Name: Luck O' the Irish Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1 large head green cabbage, cored and quartered (1 pound); 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 c chopped onion; 1/2 c grated russet potatoe (no need to peel); 1/2 tsp ground mace (or nutmeg); 2 Tbsp all purpose flour; 2 1/2 c milk; 2 1/2 c low sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 2 Tbsp grated fresh parmesan cheese

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By Mikekey *
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Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill and then reheat when ready to serve.

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 large

head green cabbage, cored and quartered (1 pound)
2 Tbsp

unsalted butter
1/2 c

chopped onion
1/2 c

grated russet potatoe (no need to peel)
1/2 tsp

ground mace (or nutmeg)
2 Tbsp

all purpose flour
2 1/2 c

milk
2 1/2 c

low sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp

fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp

fresh chives, chopped
2 Tbsp

grated fresh parmesan cheese

How to Make Luck O' the Irish Soup

Step-by-Step

Place cabbage in large bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut cabbage into thin shreds.
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over low heat. Add onion; sauté until tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add cabbage and potato, stir 5 minutes.
Stir in mace. Add flour, stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in milk and broth. Bring mixture to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
Puree soup in batches in blender until smooth. Return soup to same saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley, chives and Parmesan and serve.