How to Make Creamy Potato Leek Soup II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creamy potato leek soup is a classic dish that is comforting, flavorful, and perfect for any time of the year. This version of the soup takes the traditional recipe and adds a few extra ingredients to elevate the flavor and make it even more satisfying.

Leeks are the star of this soup, providing a delicate onion flavor and a hint of sweetness. When combined with creamy potatoes, the result is a rich and velvety soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. This recipe is perfe...

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Ingredients

  • 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    739 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 1311mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 62mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1463mg