Hearty Irish Vegetable Soup for Cozy Comfort on Any Day

This hearty Irish Vegetable Soup is a comforting blend of potatoes, carrots, and leeks, perfect for any day.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 32

Total Time 47

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons Butter Or use olive oil for a vegan version.
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Provides healthy fats.
3 medium Carrots Can be left unpeeled.
1 large Leek Rinse thoroughly.
1 medium Yellow Onion Brings aromatic sweetness.
Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.

For the Soup

3 cups Red Skin Potatoes Diced.
4 cups Vegetable Broth Opt for low-sodium.
1 cup Broccoli Optional.

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Chives Chopped.
Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

5 to 6-quart Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, leeks, and onions with kosher salt, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add diced red skin potatoes and vegetable broth. Stir, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
Add optional broccoli, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
Reheat gently and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve garnished with fresh chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables like spinach or kale for customization. Blend in batches to prevent overflow.

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