Leek Soup with Bacon
- 15m Prep Time
- 30m Cook Time
- 45m Ready In
A creamy leek soup with crispy bacon, made with potatoes and chicken broth. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 8 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 leeks sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 5 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 75.7 mg
- Iron: 3.1 mg
- Magnesium: 70.6 mg
- Phosphorus: 253 mg
- Potassium: 1112 mg
- Zinc: 1.69 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Prepare
- 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- Slice 3 leeks
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender.
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Step 2.
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside.
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Step 3.
Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
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Step 4.
When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat.
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Step 5.
Serve hot.