Potato And Leek Soup With Crispy Bacon Recipe

Name: Potato And Leek Soup With Crispy Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large (about 400c) potatoes; 4 bacon strips; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 small leek, sliced; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 1/2 c. chicken stock; 1/3 c. cream; 1/4 c. milk; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives; 1 tsp. French's mustard

Servings: persons

1
Chop potatoes into 1 cm cubes.
2
Cut bacon into thin strips. Heat half the oil in pan; add bacon and cook, stirring, until bacon is crisp.
3
Drain on absorbent paper.
4
Heat remaining oil in pan; add leek and garlic and cook, stirring, until leek is soft. Stir in stock and half the potatoes; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender.
5
Blend or process potato mixture until smooth; return to pan with remaining potato and half the bacon. Simmer, uncovered, until potato is tender.
6
Stir in cream, milk, chives and mustard; stir until heated through.
7
Serve soup sprinkled with remaining bacon.
8
Soup can be made a day ahead.
9
Storage:
10
Covered, in refrigerator.
11
Freeze:
12
Not suitable.
13
Microwave:
14
Suitable.

973

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large (about 400c) potatoes, 4 bacon strips, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 small leek, sliced, and more.

Yes, Potato And Leek Soup With Crispy Bacon 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.

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Potato And Leek Soup With Crispy Bacon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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