Colconnan

I've been trying my best not to go to the grocery store at all in between my CSA pick-up and market day (both of which are Sunday), and by Thursday this week, the stock was feeling a little low and I was nervous about what the heck I was going to make from bunch of potatoes, a cabbage and what was left in my fridge-an then it hit me I had EXACTLY (and only!) the ingredients for Colcannan or Irish Potato and Cabbage Soup. You really can't get any easier than this. In a large sauce-pan add 2 lbs of chopped potatoes, 2 bunches of chopped scallion whites, and 1 small head of green cabbage chopped. Cover with water , bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer covered for about 20 minutes. When the potatoes are fork tender, drain and return to the pot. Add 1/2 c. of milk, 6 tbs of melted butter and mash until coarse but soft. Season with salt and pepper.