Creamy Colcannon Soup My Irish Comfort Food Secret - Taste…

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed thoroughly
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth (1.4 Litres)
• 1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed (approx. 680g) - Yukon Gold or Russet
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1 ml)
• 8 oz kale or green cabbage, roughly chopped (approx. 225g)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)