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Potato Bacon and Leek Soup

Potato Bacon and Leek Soup is tasty, comforting, filling and the added Bacon makes an old favorite just better and more nourishing !

Tasty, comforting, filling and BACON in this Potato and Leek Soup !

This is my husband’s favorite soup, although I used to make it without the bacon.

Since we added bacon, the Potato Bacon and Leek Soup is not only his favorite but a huge hit with my whole family.

The soup screams comfort food and again, as I like my recipes, quick and easy too.

We have kind of a strange weather pattern (or no pattern really!) going on in Gauteng at the moment. After a couple of weeks of an extreme heatwave, the cold from the Cape area’s snow has hit us now.

Yeah, we only get the cold and never the good stuff, like snow in Gauteng !  I know lots of you may even detest snow, but it really is a rarity in our area.

Tasty, comforting, filling and BACON in this Potato and Leek Soup !

Since we never know how the day will end, it could be hot as heck, or we might sit covered with blankets watching a movie or two. That is when I like to grab a quick and easy recipe like this Potato Bacon and Leek Soup.

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Tasty, comforting, filling and BACON in this Potato and Leek Soup !

The soup can be made at last minutes’ notice and you should already have all the ingredients on hand. A quick jump out from under the blanket and you can get back to being warm and comfy.

AND have one delicious mug or bowl of soup in hand and finish your watching your movie … or getting the kids ready for bed.

Tasty, comforting, filling and Bacon ! Yep, that’s comfort food everyone will enjoy.

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Potato Bacon and Leek Soup

Potato Bacon and Leek Soup

Potato Bacon And Leek Soup

Linda Nortje
Potato Bacon and Leek Soup is tasty, comforting, filling and the added Bacon makes an old favorite just better and more nourishing  !
4.62 from 59 votes
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Course Soup
Cuisine South-African
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 452.4 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 TB Butter
  • 3 Leeks sliced
  • 250 g Bacon finely chopped ( 8 oz )
  • 2 t Fresh Garlic crushed
  • 4 Large Potatoes peeled and cubed into small pieces
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock
  • ½ cup Fresh Cream (double cream)
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Bacon crispy (extra topping, optional)

Instructions
 

  • Melt the Butter in a large saucepan with a lid – add the Leeks, Bacon and Garlic – stir-fry for a minute or two – lower heat to medium, cover and cook 12 – 15 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the Potatoes and Chicken Stock, cover, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer until Potatoes are soft – remove from heat and cool – once cooled, place in a blender, blitz until creamy and return to saucepan.
  • Bring back to boiling point, remove from stove and stir in the Cream – season to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Potato Bacon And Leek Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
452.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18.8
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8.8
g
Cholesterol
 
71.6
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
1362.9
mg
59
%
Carbohydrates
 
52.1
g
17
%
Fiber
 
6.7
g
28
%
Sugar
 
6.9
g
8
%
Protein
 
19.5
g
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve with extra crispy Bacon (optional) and a crusty dinner roll or a grilled cheese sandwich on the side.

4.62 from 59 votes (57 ratings without comment)
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Barbara

Monday 4th of December 2023

Five stars for this recipe! Thanks!

Linda Nortje

Monday 4th of December 2023

Glad you enjoyed the soup, Barbara !

John

Tuesday 8th of August 2023

Family really enjoys this recipe, we’ve had it weekly recent several weeks.

Marion

Saturday 9th of July 2022

Absolutely delicious. Thank you. This will become a regular for me.

Linda Nortje

Saturday 9th of July 2022

Glad you enjoyed, Marion !

Jacqui

Monday 6th of June 2022

Oh em Gee!!! This was so yummy. Fam loved it too. Definitely a keeper for winter. Thanks for sharing it 😊

Linda Nortje

Monday 6th of June 2022

Thank you for leaving a comment, Jacqui ! Glad you enjoyed the soup !

Jacqui

Monday 6th of June 2022

This was a definite hit with the fam bam. Super tasty. Thanks for sharing.

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