Leek Potato Soup: Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A creamy and comforting leek potato soup featuring the delightful taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups leeks, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Add olive oil and sauté leeks and garlic until softened.
- Add potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and bacon.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional bacon if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: leek potato soup, turkey bacon, comfort food