Hearty Potato and Leek Soup With Bacon Recipe

Name: Hearty Potato and Leek Soup With Bacon Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 2 large leeks, white part only, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups diced potatoes; 2 cups half-and-half, or whole milk; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Thinly sliced green onion tops, or more chopped parsley, for garnish

A comforting and flavorful soup featuring potatoes, leeks, and bacon, ideal for serving with crusty bread or a crisp salad.

⭐ 4.2 (37 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 45 minTotal: 70 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Lunch Dinner Soup

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Cook bacon in a large saucepan until almost crisp; remove to crumble and set aside, reserving 1 teaspoon of drippings.
Add leeks, diced onion, butter, and oil to the pan with drippings, then sauté for about 10 minutes until tender.
Sprinkle in flour, then stir in chicken broth and potatoes, cooking until the mixture thickens.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in half-and-half or whole milk and heat through.
Season with chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
Garnish with the crumbled bacon and fresh parsley or green onion tops.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 289 kcal

Carbohydrate: 26 g

Cholesterol: 48 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 9 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 751 mg

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 18 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g