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Cream of Potato-Leek Soup with Bacon
Five minutes and five ingredients are all you need to get this soup simmering. Then puree it until it is silky smooth and add fresh cream for richness. You'll want to eat several bowls - especially if you have some garlic croutons to top it with.This soup also freezes well. Just omit the cream and instead add it in when you re-heat the soup.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Soup
Ingredients
- 2 rashers double smoked bacon thick-cut and chopped
- 3/4 lb chopped leek mostly white with some green, about one large leek
- 1.1 lb new potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole cream
Instructions
- Heat a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the bacon. Saute for about five minutes until the fat is rendered and bacon begins to crisp.
- Add chopped leek and saute until leek is wilted, about two minutes.
- Add chopped potatoes and 4 cups of filtered water.
- Simmer, partially covered for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Stir occasionally.
- In two batches, puree soup in a blender until velvety. Add salt and cream, blend again and taste for seasoning. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
930IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
17.4mg
(19%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.4mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.