Colcannon and corned beef soup

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupPacked Parsley Sprigs
1cupWater
3Leeks, with 1\" of dark green
Part, split, cleaned and
Sliced
1poundsOnions, quartered and sliced
2Golden Delicious Apples,
Cored and chopped
10cupsLow-Sodium Chicken Broth
2poundsBaking Potatoes, pared
Quartered and sliced
Lengthwise
1poundsGreen Cabbage, finely
Chopped
¾poundsDeli Corned Beef, sliced and
Cut into thin strips
3tablespoonsSherry
½teaspoonGround Cardamom
½teaspoonGround Nutmeg
¼teaspoonGround Mace
Ground Pepper
3dropsHot Pepper Sauce
1poundsKale, leaves stripped from
Stems and finely chopped,
Stems discarded
¼cupFresh Lemon Juice
¾teaspoonSalt
Prepared Mustard

Directions

In a blender, process parsley with water until pureed; reserve in refrigerator in covered container at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.

In a large pot, place leeks, onions, apples and 2 cups broth. Cook, covered, on medium-low heat for 50 minutes. Let stand to cool slightly. Puree in food processor or blender and return to pot.

Add remaining broth, the potatoes, cabbage and half the corned beef to pot' reserve remaining corned beef for garnish. Heat to simmering; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Mash som of the potatoes into the soup, leaving some pieces whole. Stir in sherry, spices and kale; heat to simmering. Simmer, covered, just until kale is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in reserved parsley mixture and lemon juice; simmer uncovered 2 minutes. Add salt, if desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved corned beef, and, if desired, a small dollop of mustard.

Per SErving: Calories: 376, Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 51g, Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Fiber: 9g, Sodium: 752mg.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune Typed by Katherine Smith Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120