Leek, bacon & potato soup

Leek, bacon & potato soup

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Freezable

Don't add cream until you reheat

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan, then fry the bacon and onion, stirring until they start to turn golden. Tip in the leeks and potatoes, stir well, then cover and turn down the heat. Cook gently for 5 mins, shaking the pan every now and then to make sure that the mixture doesn't catch.
  2. Pour in the stock, season well and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 20 mins until the vegetables are soft. Leave to cool for a few mins, then blend in a food processor in batches until smooth. Return to the pan, pour in the cream and stir well. Taste and season if necessary. Serve scattered with tasty crisp bacon and eat with toasted or warm crusty bread on the side.
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Storing

This soup will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, but if you want to freeze it, don't add the cream until you reheat it.

Bacon know-how

For really crisp bacon, grill on medium-high until browned, then turn the bacon over with tongs and cook on the other side for about a minute more. Drain on kitchen paper, then crumble to serve.

Per serving (for 6)

175 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 16g, fibre 4g, sugar 5g, salt 0.68 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2007.

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  • Binder photo Patto

    31 October 2007

    Patto rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    So easy to make and so tasty, anytime of year. You cannot fail with this soup.

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  • Binder photo mandy

    03 November 2007

    mandy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A family favourite. Try with a sprinkling of flat leaf parsley and garlic croutons as well as the bacon.

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  • Binder photo Julie

    04 November 2007

    Julie commented on this recipe

    absolutely delicious - creamy, tasty, filling - just needs some crusty bread!!

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  • Binder photo bilbo's food

    18 November 2007

    bilbo's food rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Even the husband who doesn't like soups loved it

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  • Binder photo Helen

    06 January 2008

    Helen commented on this recipe

    I made double the quantity and put it in sizeable containers in the freezer. My neighbour had some, as she is not very well at the minute and thoroughly enjoyed it. We can all definately recommend it.

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  • Binder photo Charlie

    08 January 2008

    Charlie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. A real hit with my family.

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  • Binder photo Nikki

    09 January 2008

    Nikki rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Nice and tasty

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  • Binder photo Caroline

    14 January 2008

    Caroline commented on this recipe

    This soup is so delicious! I omit the cream for a low-fat version.

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  • Binder photo hayley

    20 January 2008

    hayley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really Nice and really easy. Will definately make again

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  • Binder photo gerbster

    22 January 2008

    gerbster commented on this recipe

    The best soup i have ever tasted!!!!!!!!!!

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    05 February 2008

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  • Binder photo Mrsnoonoo

    14 March 2008

    Mrsnoonoo rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really easy to make and very nice. I like my soups a little thicker so next time will add a little less stock. Will certainly make this again and will try adding croutons.

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  • Binder photo White Jeans

    29 March 2008

    White Jeans rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely jubbly. I used double cream instead of single, and sneaked a couple of carrots in too as they needed using up. Very good indeed.

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  • Binder photo Pastiebarm

    17 April 2008

    Pastiebarm commented on this recipe

    Everyone I have made this for loves it, serve with some ripped up warm bread, winner... dead easy to make

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  • Binder photo valery

    07 May 2008

    valery rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this with our own home grown leeks and it was delicious.

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  • Binder photo amber

    25 August 2008

    amber commented on this recipe

    very easy and very very tasty

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  • Binder photo lennonv

    28 September 2008

    lennonv rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very easy and tasty. Friends have been asking for the recipe.

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  • Binder photo melanie

    12 October 2008

    melanie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really lovely comforting soup, my partner raved about it, i served mine with warm garlic bread, truely yummy.

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  • Binder photo birgit

    28 October 2008

    birgit rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Used semi skimmed milk instead of single cream. If you use slightly less stock than the recipe suggests and slightly more milk thank the 142 ml suggested for single creme the resul is stil lovely and creamy.

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  • Binder photo johnatchinnor

    09 November 2008

    johnatchinnor rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very tasty. Be sure to use smoked streaky bacon as this gives it more flavour

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4 - 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Freezable

Don't add cream until you reheat

Warming snack or lunch

Ingredients

  • 25g butter
  • 3 rashers streaky bacon , chopped
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 400g pack trimmed leeks , sliced and well washed
  • 3 medium potatoes , peeled and diced
  • 1.4l hot vegetable stock
  • 142ml pot single cream
  • 4 rashers streaky bacon , to serve
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Per serving (for 6)

175 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 16g, fibre 4g, sugar 5g, salt 0.68 g

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