Creamed Potato, Mushroom, Leek Soup With Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits Recipe

Name: Creamed Potato, Mushroom, Leek Soup With Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 4 cups mushroom broth; 4 cups water; 8 pieces yellow golden potatoes, cleaned, peeled and diced; 6 pieces large cleaned mushrooms, diced; 3 pieces leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned well and sliced; 3 pieces shallots, peeled and diced; 2 teaspoons salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon pepper to taste; 4 pieces celery, cleaned and diced; 1 cup cream, (heavy, light or half and half); 8 pieces hickory smoked bacon, cooked until crispy, oil drained and crumbled into small bits; 3 sprigs dill, fresh, chopped finely; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 piece bay leaf; 6 tablespoons flour; 8 ounces butter, melted and unsalted

Servings: persons

4 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 cups mushroom broth
4 cups water
8 pieces yellow golden potatoes, cleaned, peeled and diced
6 pieces large cleaned mushrooms, diced
3 pieces leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned well and sliced
3 pieces shallots, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper to taste
4 pieces celery, cleaned and diced
1 cup cream, (heavy, light or half and half)
8 pieces hickory smoked bacon, cooked until crispy, oil drained and crumbled into small bits
3 sprigs dill, fresh, chopped finely
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 piece bay leaf
6 tablespoons flour
8 ounces butter, melted and unsalted

1
In a large skillet place olive oil, over medium high heat, then add in the leeks. Saute about 10 minutes.
2
Add in the mushrooms and the shallots and continue to saute with the leeks another 10 minutes,until the vegetables are tender. Set aside.
3
In a large pot, bring to a boil, the water, chicken broth, mushroom broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, potatoes, celery, and cook for about 20 minutes.
4
Add in the sauteed leeks, shallots and mushrooms, and continue cooking for another 20 minutes.
5
in a small bowl, mix the flour with the melted butter and add to 1/4 cup cold water, then add this roux and cream into the soup, and whisk until well blended.
6
Remove soup from heat, remove the bay leaf, and in a blender puree the contents of the soup.
7
Return pureed soup to the stove and simmer on low heat another 15 minutes until soup thickens.
8
While soup is simmering, saute the bacon in a skillet until crispy, remove and place on paper towles to drain the oil. Cool and crush into small bits.
9
When soup is ready, place 2-3 laddles of the soup, garnish with the smoky bacon bits.

2527

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

Carbs

169

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 4 cups mushroom broth, 4 cups water, 8 pieces yellow golden potatoes, cleaned, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Creamed Potato, Mushroom, Leek Soup With Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Potato, Mushroom, Leek Soup With Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits

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