Leek and Potato Soup with Bacon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
157 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Leek and Potato Soup with Bacon
Description
Leek and Potato Soup with Bacon starts with cooking diced bacon until golden, leaving rendered fat to gently soften chopped leek and onion. Potatoes and garlic are added, then simmered in chicken broth until tender. The soup is blended until smooth and finished with cream for richness. The contrast of the creamy base alongside the crisp bacon garnish creates a balanced texture and flavor.
The soup's mellow flavors come from the combination of aromatic leeks and onions harmonizing with earthy potatoes. The method ensures the soup is velvety without being heavy. Cooking the bacon first infuses the soup with smoky depth while providing a crunchy topping.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and bacon pieces. It works well as a starter or a light main course accompanied by crusty bread. The creamy texture and smoky notes make this recipe a satisfying comfort food option.
Ingredients
- 4 Bacon rashes
- 4 potato medium
- 1 leek
- 1 onion medium
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon cream double
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
Instructions
- Cut the bacon rashes into cubes, and cook in a large cooking pan until golden brown or the desired colour.
- Remove the bacon from the pan, and in the same pan add the washed and chopped leek and peeled and chopped onion.
- Add some oil if necessary in case there is not enough fat left from the bacon, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the peeled and chopped potatoes and garlic, then pour over the stock.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the cream, then blend the soup to a creamy texture.
- Garnish with the cooked bacon bits and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1015mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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