Irish Vegetable Soup is a simple and rustic soup consisting of potatoes, carrots, onions, leeks and broccoli cooked in broth and pureed until smooth. Serve topped with lots of freshly ground black pepper and snipped chives and alongside sliced Irish brown bread. Yields 15 cups or about 10 (1-1/2 cup) servings.

Irish Vegetable Soup with brown bread

I love a good soup recipe. And when it’s as easy as this one-pot gem well? I’ll love it even more. I found this recipe on TikTok late last year. I never had a pureed vegetable soup like this before and was instantly intrigued. After I made it, I knew I was going to share it on SS and add it to my St. Patrick’s Day recipe repertoire.

What Is Irish Vegetable Soup?

It’s a humble soup of potatoes, carrots, onion and leek (broccoli is optional) simmered in vegetable broth and pureed until velvety smooth. Served topped with lots of freshly ground black pepper. It’s even more comforting when served with a slice of freshly baked brown bread.

bowl of Irish Vegetable Soup with a slice of Irish brown bread.

Truth be told, it doesn’t need to be St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy this soup.

ingredients for Irish Vegetable Soup

To Make This Irish Vegetable Soup You Will Need:

  • butterLends fat for sautéing and flavors the soup. If vegan, use olive oil instead.
  • olive oilLends fat for sautéing and flavors the soup.
  • carrotsAdds a delicate sweetness to the soup.
  • yellow onionsAdds a sweet and subtle onion flavor to the soup.
  • leekLends a distinct sweet and oniony flavor.
  • kosher saltHelps soften the vegetables and enhances the flavors of this soup.
  • garlicAdds distinct punchy flavor.
  • red skin potatoesGives this soup butter creamy texture once pureed.
  • vegetable brothI used unsalted vegetable broth. Low-sodium or unsalted chicken broth may be substituted.
  • broccoliLends color and flavor to this soup.
  • freshly ground black pepperAdds some subtle bite and flavor.
  • snipped chivesFor a pop of color and delicate onion flavor – for serving. (optional)

melting butter with oil in a dutch oven.

Sauté the vegetables:

Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 5 or 6-quart dutch oven and heat over medium.

Add carrots, onions and leeks with some kosher salt to the pot.

To that add 2 roughly chopped carrots, 1 large leek (cleaned and sliced) and 2 chopped yellow onions with a teaspoon of kosher salt. These don’t have to be perfect, because you will be pureeing the soup later on.

stir and coat vegetables in butter and oil

Stir to coat in the butter. Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened slightly.

add garlic and cook 2 minutes

Next add in the garlic, stir and cook 2 minutes.

add in potatoes

Then add in 4 medium to large red skin potatoes. I cut each potato in half lengthwise and then into thirds.

pouring in broth

Simmer Vegetables:

Pour in 2 quarts (8 cups) unsalted vegetable stock.

stir and bring to a boil

Stir, cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

once boiling add in broccoli

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add in 2 generous cups broccoli. Stir, cover and cook 20 minutes over low heat.

vegetables tender after 20 minutes.

The soup is ready once the vegetables are tender.

vegetables and broth in blender

Puree Soup:

Working in batches (because this makes a lot of soup), ladle vegetables and broth into a high powered blender. Secure the lid and remove the center plug before covering with a clean kitchen towel.

pureed Irish Vegetable Soup

Puree until velvety smooth. I poured this into an 8-cup measuring cup and then pureed the second batch.

Alternatively, you could use a stick blender and directly puree the soup in the pot. (I just think my Vitamix does a better job at getting everything smooth)

season soup

Transfer the soup back to the pot. Heat through if needed and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. For me I used 2 teaspoons of salt, but taste and season to your preference.

Irish Vegetable Soup with lots of black pepper and snipped chives

Ladle soup into bowls and top with a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper and some snipped fresh chives.

Irish Vegetable Soup

It’s also incredible served with freshly baked Irish brown bread. The texture of this soup is so perfect and the flavor is earthy, yet light and subtly sweet from the carrots and leek. The broccoli flavor is subtle and the freshly ground black pepper gives this soup that extra something special.

Irish Vegetable Soup

How Long Will Irish Vegetable Soup Last In the Fridge?

If stored properly in an air-tight container (or containers) it will last 1 week in the refrigerator.

Can You Freeze Irish Vegetable Soup?

Yes! This soup can be portioned into freezer safe containers or re-sealable storage bags and stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. Simply reheat low and slowly.

spoon of Irish Vegetable Soup

Enjoy! And if you give this Irish Vegetable Soup recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 10 servings

Irish Vegetable Soup

Irish Vegetable Soup is a simple and rustic soup consisting of potatoes, carrots, onions, leeks and broccoli cooked in broth and pureed until smooth. Serve topped with lots of freshly ground black pepper and snipped chives and alongside sliced Irish brown bread.
Yields about 15 cups or about 10 (1-1/2 cup) servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large carrots, peel or unpeeled, roughly sliced
  • 1 large leek, rinsed of sand and roughly sliced
  • 2 medium yellow onions, roughly sliced
  • kosher salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium to large red skin potatoes, cut into 6 large pieces
  • 2 quarts unsalted vegetable broth
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • fresh chives, snipped
  • freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Lodge 6-quart Dutch Oven
  • Vitamix 7500 Blender, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, White

Instructions 

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a 5 to 6 quart dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add in carrots, leek and onion with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir, cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring ocassionally. Once softened, add in garlic. Stir and cook 2 minutes. To that, add potatoes and broth. Stir, cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add in broccoli and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Work in batches, ladling vegetables and broth into a high powered blender. Remove the center plug from the lid and cover with a kitchen towel and puree until smooth. I poured the first batch into an 8-cup measuring cup and then pureed the second batch.
    Alternatively, you could use a stick blender and directly puree the soup in the pot.
  • Pour soup back into the pot, taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve in bowls and garnish with extra black pepper and snipped chives.

Notes

How Long Will Irish Vegetable Soup Last In the Fridge?
If stored properly in an air-tight container or containers it will last 1 week in the refrigerator.
Can You Freeze Irish Vegetable Soup?
Yes! This soup can be portioned into freezer safe containers or re-sealable storage bags and stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. Simply reheat low and slowly.
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 181kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 72mg, Potassium: 812mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 2783IU, Vitamin C: 32mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 1mg

Recipe adapted from Sarah Kenney on TikTok.