B L P Bacon Leek Potato Soup

Total 56 minPrep 16 minCook 40 min6 servings500 cal
Gluten-Free
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B L P Bacon Leek Potato Soup recipe

Nutrition

Calories
500 cal
Protein
15 g
Carbs
57 g
Fat
22.8 g
Sat. fat
8.8 g
Sugar
9 g
Sodium
840 mg

Ingredients

  • 8 whole potatoes
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 3 whole leeks
  • 3 clove garlic cloves
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan or stockpot , bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil

  2. 2

    Cook until potatoes are tender

  3. 3

    Do not drain

  4. 4

    Mash potatoes until smooth or leave chunky for a little texture , depending on how smooth you want the soup

  5. 5

    Meanwhile , place bacon in a large , deep skillet

  6. 6

    Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown

  7. 7

    Remove bacon , reserving 3 tablespoons of grease

  8. 8

    Sautee the leeks and garlic in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes

  9. 9

    Stir the fried leeks , cream and bacon into the potatoes

  10. 10

    Stir to blend , season to taste

  11. 11

    Serve hot.

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