Creamy Potato Leek Soup
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5
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Description
The soup begins by cooking sliced leeks in bacon fat rendered from diced bacon, adding a savory depth. When the bacon is lean, butter supplements the fat to prevent the leeks from burning while allowing them to soften and become translucent. Potatoes are added along with chicken stock and water if needed to cover, and gently cooked until tender.
Some cooking liquid is then removed and pureed to thicken the soup while leaving chunks for texture. Heavy cream enriches the soup, creating a smooth and creamy consistency that harmonizes the flavors. Salt and pepper are adjusted to taste to complete seasoning.
This soup can serve as a warming appetizer or a light meal, often enjoyed in cooler weather for its comforting qualities. The smoky bacon and mild leeks enhance the natural starchiness of the potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups leek sliced
- 4 ounces Bacon sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter optional
- 2 1/2 pounds potato washed, peeled, and cut into chunks
- 24 ounces chicken stock
- 12 ounces water
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add the sliced leeks and bacon. Cook on medium heat until leeks are transparent. If you are using very lean bacon, you may need to add 2 tablespoons of butter. It’s important that the leeks should not burn. (If there is not enough fat from the bacon that is rendered out, the leeks will burn.)
- Add the potatoes to the pot and then add the chicken stock. If all of your chicken stock fully covers the potatoes, then you do not need to add additional water. Cook potatoes until tender - this will take about 15-20 minutes.
- When the potatoes are fully cooked remove a cup or two of the liquid and puree the soup using an immersion blender. If you do not have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender.
- Add heavy cream and stir. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 19.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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