Potato-And-Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Potato-And-Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed peeled baking potato (about 2 pounds); 4 slices reduced-sodium bacon; 2 cups sliced leek (about 3); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tub-style light cream cheese; 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups cubed peeled baking potato (about 2 pounds)
4 slices reduced-sodium bacon
2 cups sliced leek (about 3)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tub-style light cream cheese
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Place potato in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to boil: cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash slightly with a potato masher.
2
Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; crumble. Add leek and garlic to bacon drippings in pan; saute 5 minutes.
3
Add leek mixture to potato; stir in cream cheese until blended. Add broth and flour, stirring well with a whisk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add half-and-half and remaining 3 ingredients; stir well. Sprinkle with bacon.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cubed peeled baking potato (about 2 pounds), 4 slices reduced-sodium bacon, 2 cups sliced leek (about 3), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Potato-And-Leek Soup 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.

Potato-And-Leek Soup

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