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 suzy

    13 November 2009

    suzy rated and commented on this recipe

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    delicious soup made more than once now, i leave out the cream for healthier and don't add bacon for veggie and it is great, so easy so delicious. Thanks

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  • Binder photo V.Geo

    19 November 2009

    V.Geo rated and commented on this recipe

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    I love soups but i cant usually find somthing i like a lot...this soup is REALLY nice..! i didnt expect that when i first looked at the ingredients! VERY EASY AND TASTY...!

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  • Binder photo nbcooper

    11 December 2009

    nbcooper commented on this recipe

    lovely soup liked it much better without the cream

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    30 January 2010

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    29 March 2010

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  • Binder photo Kerryatter

    06 April 2010

    Kerryatter commented on this recipe

    This soup is delicious! I put extra bacon in (and saved some crispy bacon to serve on top). I also added a dash of worcester sauce for a small kick. This is fab served with crusty tiger bread

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  • Binder photo Belkey

    06 April 2010

    Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

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    A great soup - I didn't bother with the cream and must have had very green leeks as it turned out a much brighter colour than in the picture!

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  • Binder photo westy

    09 May 2010

    westy rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really nice soup, didn't need the cream. Used my trusty stick blender to blend the hot soup as I hate extra washing up!

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  • Binder photo Anna89

    25 May 2010

    Anna89 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Was looking for a potato and leek soup recipe and was sceptical about putting the bacon in but it does wonders. Definitely use a smoked streaky bacon for flavour. Used only about a third of the amount of cream specified (if even) and it was really creamy, and used a lower fat brand, as well as adding some parsley. A great soup!

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  • Binder photo Bethyb

    10 June 2010

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    amazing soup. will be making again. Thanks for the recipe.

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  • Binder photo kimann88

    27 July 2010

    kimann88 rated and commented on this recipe

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    The first soup I've made. Foolproof, very easy to make and extremely tasty. Like many of other users, I left out the cream and the bacon for a low fat version. Also because I thought it tasted lovely as it was - didn't want to accidentally spoil a great result!

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    31 July 2010

    spud commented on this recipe

    i n thought this was great tasted nice too was better than tinned soup and i freezed some and had it later it was still as good as when i first made it thanks.

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  • Binder photo alidee

    05 August 2010

    alidee rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this for a family day on my son's 7th birthday - went down a treat - had to print off the recipe for my relatives they enjoyed it so much. Only difference to recipe was to substitute salt for garlic salt. Family coming over again this weekend to celebrate my twin girls 4th birthday - will be using this recipe again. Super delish !

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  • Binder photo Mandy Dunn

    19 August 2010

    Mandy Dunn commented on this recipe

    Have just used my excess potatoes to make this soup. Very easy to make, smells delicious but I am going to freeze it for the winter.

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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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