Potato and Leek Soup with Crispy Bacon
 
 
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Recipe type: Lunch
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 10 bacon slices, chopped
  • 2 large leeks, chopped
  • 1 lbs of potatoes, cubed
  • 2-3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside and reserve some of the bacon fat.
  2. In the bacon fat, add the chopped leeks and saute until softened.
  3. Then add the potatoes and cook until the potatoes are tender but not browned.
  4. Then add the broth and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Once the potatoes are are fully cooked, puree the mixture using a handheld blender or an actual blender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve topped with crispy bacon bits.
Notes
For the leeks: Rinse the leeks. Cut the leeks lengthwise. Chop off the roots. Chop the white and green parts only. Place the chopped leeks into a bowl and add cold water. Move the leeks around using your hand to dislodge any stuck dirt. Once you've completely rinsed the dirt off , remove leeks and place them in another bowl.
Recipe by sprinkles and sauce at https://sprinklesandsauce.com/potato-leek-soup-topped-crispy-bacon/