Colcannon Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• {'name': 'unsalted butter', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': 'tablespoons'}
• {'name': 'leeks (white and light green parts only, sliced thinly)', 'quantity': 2, 'unit': 'medium'}
• {'name': 'garlic cloves (minced)', 'quantity': 3, 'unit': 'cloves'}
• {'name': 'russet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': 'medium'}
• {'name': 'vegetable broth (or chicken broth)', 'quantity': 6, 'unit': 'cups'}
• {'name': 'heavy cream', 'quantity': 1.5, 'unit': 'cups'}
• {'name': 'kale (stems removed and roughly chopped)', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': 'cups'}
• {'name': 'scallions (thinly sliced)', 'quantity': 3, 'unit': 'stalks'}
• {'name': 'salt', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'black pepper', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'optional cooked bacon (crumbled for garnish)', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': 'slices'}