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 6.0g, carbohydrate 15.0g, fat 11.0 g, saturated fat 16.0g, fibre 4.0g, sugar 5.0g, salt 0.68 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2007.

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    27 August 2010

    proudmama rated and commented on this recipe

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    Yum Yum, Delish! Much more filling than I had thought it would be, lovely!

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    12 September 2010

    RecipesFF rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious and easy to make! Definitely recommend.

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    02 October 2010

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  • Binder photo DaisyL

    03 October 2010

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    Yummy yummy yum yum

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  • Binder photo Coxykins

    09 October 2010

    Coxykins rated and commented on this recipe

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    Just made this in advance for my parents coming to sunday dinner tomorrow, and got my husband to taste a spoonful to check it - he's just polished off a whole bowl of it and I think I'm going to have to lock the fridge as I store it overnight, or else I fear he may sneak down in the night and scoff the lot!! It tastes amazing - even without the cream added.

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  • Binder photo sweetsparrow

    16 October 2010

    sweetsparrow commented on this recipe

    This is the best leek and potato soup recipe I've come across. Lovely and even better reheated the next day! I used 2 stock cubes, one chicken and one veg and it was perfect.

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  • Binder photo Tracinda

    20 October 2010

    Tracinda rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is pure comfort food, absolutely delicious, the bacon adds a lovely smokiness to the soup. The best leek and potato soup I've ever tasted or made!

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  • Binder photo Kuifke

    25 October 2010

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  • Binder photo fizzbomb

    06 November 2010

    fizzbomb rated and commented on this recipe

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    Love this, always turns out perfect & because hubby has high cholesterol I replace the butter with Benecol Olive and leave the cream out

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  • Binder photo Coco Loco

    20 November 2010

    Coco Loco rated and commented on this recipe

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    Gorgeous winter warmer! I also left out the cream and it was perfect, definitely one of my favorite soup recipes. Will make time and time again.

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  • Binder photo Jet

    27 November 2010

    Jet commented on this recipe

    Very nice soup, easy to make and simply delicious with a french stick. Definately enough for 6-8 as a starter!

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  • Binder photo JimDrew

    29 November 2010

    JimDrew rated and commented on this recipe

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    A very nice soup, the bacon really ads flavour.

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  • Binder photo Andy

    29 November 2010

    Andy rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this for my wife's mates at work. They are all dieting so I left out the cream. They voted it the best soup they have ever had!

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  • Binder photo lou

    02 December 2010

    lou commented on this recipe

    I made this the other night, was delicious! I used the whole pot of single cream, but actually could of gotten away with half of the pot. Also I put a bit too much stock in so used some cornflour to thicken. Would make again.

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  • Binder photo Jules

    04 December 2010

    Jules rated and commented on this recipe

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    Gorgeous and simple recipe. I too substituted the cream for half milk/half creme fraiche... equally as creamy and tasty!

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  • Binder photo dave 1950

    12 December 2010

    dave 1950 commented on this recipe

    i like spicy food so i added a little tabasco and some peprika ,it was great

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  • Binder photo Dory

    13 December 2010

    Dory rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very good

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    27 December 2010

    ohcarolinax rated and commented on this recipe

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    Apparently the best soup my mother in law has ever tasted ...now that cant be bad !!!!

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  • Binder photo B&BDeb

    02 January 2011

    B&BDeb rated and commented on this recipe

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    Super delicous. Warming and hearty soup we all love it!

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  • Binder photo rena

    05 January 2011

    rena rated and commented on this recipe

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    One of my favourite soups ever! I had actually found it in a Hungarian cookbook, so I was surprised to see it on goodfood. :)

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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 6.0g, carbohydrate 15.0g, fat 11.0 g, saturated fat 16.0g, fibre 4.0g, sugar 5.0g, salt 0.68 g

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