Potato, Leek, And Spinach Soup Recipe

Name: Potato, Leek, And Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only); 10 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces; 2 large cloves garlic, sliced; 1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes; 2 bay leaves; 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock; 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, chopped; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or to taste; 3/4 cup half-and-half, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Put leeks in a bowl with enough water to cover completely. Soak until you're ready to cook them.
2
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry bacon in hot pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the pot.
3
Drain leeks and shake vigorously to dry. Fry leeks and garlic in the reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir potatoes with the leeks; add bay leaves. Pour the carton of chicken stock over the potatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
4
Scoop about half the potatoes, leeks, and garlic into a food processor bowl with enough liquid to cover; process until pureed. Stir puree, bacon, spinach, and half-and-half into the soup; continue heating until again hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth from the can or half-and-half to achieve your desired consistency.

635

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only), 10 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces, 2 large cloves garlic, sliced, 1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes, and more.

Yes, Potato, Leek, And Spinach 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.

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Potato, Leek, And Spinach Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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