How to Make Potato, Leek, and Spinach Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially during the colder months. It warms the heart and soul, and can be both nutritious and delicious. This creamy potato, leek, and spinach soup is the perfect example of a comforting and hearty dish that is also healthy and satisfying. Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, this soup is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy family dinner or as a starter for a special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
  • 10 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 2 large cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or to taste
  • ¾ cup half-and-half, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Put leeks in a bowl with enough water to cover completely. Set aside to soak.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry bacon in the hot pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the pot.
  • Drain leeks and shake vigorously to dry. Fry leeks and garlic in reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir potatoes into leeks; add bay leaves. Pour chicken stock over potatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Scoop about 1/2 of the potatoes, leeks, and garlic into a food processor bowl with enough liquid to cover; process until puréed. Stir purée, bacon, spinach, and half-and-half into the pot; continue heating soup until again hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth from the can or half-and-half to achieve desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 341mg