Pride Of Erin Soup Irish Recipes

PRIDE OF ERIN SOUP

Steps:

• 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. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley, chives and Parmesan and serve.

IRISH BACON AND CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain off any excess fat.
• Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and enough chicken stock to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in cabbage and allow the soup to simmer for a few minutes longer before serving.

PRIDE OF ERIN SOUP-IRISH

Steps:

• Quarter the cabbage, cutting away and discarding the core.
• Cover with boiling water and let stand for five minutes.
• Drain and pat dry and shred. Set aside.
• In a heavy pan over low heat, melt the butter and simmer the chopped onion until tender without browning. Add the cabbage and potato.
• and stir over low heat. Add mace. Stir in the flour to coat.
• all ingredients, but do not brown.
• Add the liquids, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Mash soup with a potato masher or an immersion blender until nearly smooth.
• Reheat and add the salt and pepper to taste. If it seems to thick, add a bit of hot milk. Serve with a scoop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of parsley and cheese on top.