Leek, Bacon & Potato Soup
A comforting and creamy Bacon and Leek Potato soup that is perfect for a chilly day. Rich with flavors from tender leeks, potatoes, and crispy bacon, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Creamy, savory, and utterly delicious, this soup is a fantastic meal for lunch or dinner. Serve it with toasted or warm crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 25g butter
- 3 rashers streaky bacon , chopped
- 1 onion , chopped
- 400g pack trimmed leeks , sliced and well washed
- 3 medium potatoes , peeled and diced
- 1.4l hot vegetable stock
- 142ml pot single cream
- 4 rashers streaky bacon , to serve
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pan, then fry the bacon and onion, stirring until they start to turn golden. Tip in the leeks and potatoes, stir well, then cover and turn down the heat. Cook gently for 5 mins, shaking the pan every now and then to make sure that the mixture doesn’t catch.
- Pour in the stock, season well and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 20 mins until the vegetables are soft. Leave to cool for a few mins, then blend in a food processor in batches until smooth. Return to the pan, pour in the cream and stir well. Taste and season if necessary. Serve scattered with tasty crisp bacon and eat with toasted or warm crusty bread on the side.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4 - 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 175 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 16 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 15 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 6 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.68 milligram of sodium
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