Vegan Colcannon Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium leeks, tough green outer leaves removed, washed well (see Kitchen Tip), and thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 stalk celery (with leaves), roughly chopped
• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes (about 2 cups)
• ¼ head savoy cabbage, roughly chopped (3 cups)
• 1 head kale, stemmed and roughly chopped (about 8 cups)
• 8 cups Roasted Vegetable Stock or store-bought low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot set over medium-high heat, until it shimmers.
2. Add the leeks, garlic, and celery, and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are golden.
3. Add the parsnips, potatoes, cabbage, kale, stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Reduce the heat to medium and cover.
4. Bring the soup to a boil; then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and soft.
5. Add the lemon juice.
6. Using an immersion blender (or working in batches in a blender), pure until completely smooth.
7. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.