Potato, Leek & Emmental Soup Recipe

Name: Potato, Leek & Emmental Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g smoked streaky bacon, chopped; 500 g potatoes, roughly chopped; 500 g leeks, trimmed and chopped; 900 ml chicken stock; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 25 g butter; ½ tablespoon sugar; 100 g swiss cheese, grated

Servings: persons

200 g smoked streaky bacon, chopped
500 g potatoes, roughly chopped
500 g leeks, trimmed and chopped
900 ml chicken stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 onion, thinly sliced
25 g butter
½ tablespoon sugar
100 g swiss cheese, grated

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Fry the bacon in a large pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Add the potatoes, leeks, stock, marjoram, thyme and nutmeg.
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Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
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Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Meanwhile, in a small pan, cook the onion in the butter over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Add the sugar and allow the onion to caramelize this may take a few minutes.
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In a food processor, puree the bacon and vegetables, in batches, until smooth.
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Return the soup to the pan, and stir in 150ml boiling water.
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Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with grated Allgau Emmental, some caramelised onions and serve with warm crusty bread.

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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: 200 g smoked streaky bacon, chopped, 500 g potatoes, roughly chopped, 500 g leeks, trimmed and chopped, 900 ml chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Potato, Leek & Emmental 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, Leek & Emmental Soup

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