Colcannon Chowder Recipes

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and lightly mash the potatoes.
• Boil kale and leeks in a large pot of water until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer kale and leeks to a blender. Add white parts of the green onions and 2 more tablespoons butter; blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Stir pureed kale mixture into the bowl of potatoes and continue to mash. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add cream and stir until desired texture. Top with 2 tablespoons butter and green parts of the green onions.

Steps:

• Tip the potatoes into a large saucepan of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 mins, or until the flesh is tender when pierced.
• Meanwhile, heat quarter of the butter in a saucepan, then fry the bacon and half the cabbage for 5 mins (see Kevin's tip, below, for how to use remaining cabbage). Turn off the heat and set aside. Drain potatoes in a colander and peel while still hot.
• Mash potato until smooth. Heat cream with remaining butter and, when almost boiling, beat into the potato. Add bacon and cabbage to potato and mix. Season if you want.

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with broth and water; add 1 teaspoon salt.
• Bring to boiling over high heat; reduce heat, cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add cabbage and onion.
• Saute 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Add sausage; continue to saute about 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until vegetables and sausage begin to brown.
• Add carrot; set aside.
• With slotted spoon, remove about 3/4 cup potato pieces and add to skillet.
• In electric blender, blend remaining potatoes and liquid until smooth, being careful to hold blender lid down with kitchen towel; return to saucepan.
• Add contents of skillet; mix in enough milk for consistency desired.
• Heat to simmering.
• Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• Place potatoes, carrots, and parsnips in a saucepan and cover by an inch with water. Add salt to taste, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cover partially. Simmer until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, return to pot and cover pot tightly. Leave to steam in covered pot for 5 minutes. Peel potatoes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet and add leek. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add salt to taste and continue to cook, stirring, until very tender, 3 to 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
• Mash vegetables with a potato masher or in a standing mixer fitted with the paddle, or put through a food mill. Combine milk and butter and heat until butter melts. Gradually add to purée, stirring or beating on low speed. Stir in leeks and mix until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Put through the fine or medium blade of a food mill, or press through a medium-mess strainer. Garnish if desired with dill or chervil. Serve hot.