Potato, Leek and Bacon soup

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1. Saute the potato, leeks and bacon in a stock pot with the olive oil until soft but not coloured.
2. Add the stock and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
3. Liquidize and return to the pot.
4. Add the milk and black pepper to taste.
5. Bring back up to heat and serve.

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• Trace

  28 August 2008

  Trace rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Fabulous! I had mislaid my usual recipie for Leek & Potato Soup so decided to give this one a go & I am so glad I did. The addition of the bacon gives it such a lovely more-ish flavour. It went down a treat with the whole family - even with my 3 year old who is such a fussy eater! Even got requests for more the next day. Will most definately be making it again.

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• Funky Food

  15 September 2008

  Funky Food rated and commented on this recipe

  

  As above I had lost my traditional recipe that I had been given. Everyone loved this the bacon really adds to the flavour. Definately make again and again

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• Tonia

  17 November 2008

  Tonia commented on this recipe

  Used a chicken stock cube as didnt have vegie stock and still delicious. Very easy to make and very filling.

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• Duchess

  29 November 2008

  Duchess rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is such a warm delicious soup! Tha bacon makes it!! I added more leeks and it tasted fab!

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• JulesJ

  27 December 2008

  JulesJ commented on this recipe

  Gorgeous soup and perfect to chase away the winter chills. Have made this for a variety of people and they've all loved it. Would thoroughly recommend.

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• Fruity

  03 January 2009

  Fruity rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I used chicken stock too and it was stil delicious, kids loved it! Thanks.

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• Jayzee

  07 January 2009

  Jayzee rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My first leek and potato soup. I've been wanting to do one for ages. I've seen a lot of recipes for leek and potato soup using greek yoghurt, something i never buy and so i saw this one and had everything in and gave it a pop today, and i'll never bother searching for another recipe of this soup! Was so tasty, i loved it, my little son loved it and so did partner who doesn't get as excited about homemade soups as i do! You cn't get more simpler, anybody can make it and it's so lovely! Will be making time and time again! A Fave! :)

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• Marie

  19 January 2009

  Marie commented on this recipe

  I make soups weekly for my family and last week made this recipe. disaster!! can someone tell me what went wrong, I followed the recipe and all seemed fine, tasted wonderful. The following day when I went to reheat, the soup appeared to have fermented and separated with a foamy top of about three inches ! and tasted bitter. All the ingredients I used were fresh. Please help.

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• Laine

  11 February 2009

  Laine rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Everybody loved this recipe, had to make more the next day!

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• bookworm

  12 February 2009

  bookworm commented on this recipe

  I make soup on a regular basis for my family, this one was good. I added half cream half milk to the recipie and it was lovley. very warminig on a day like today ( heavy snow ) just add a nice wedge of crusty homemade bread and your sorted!

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• kiyma

  16 February 2009

  kiyma rated and commented on this recipe

  

  It was a delicious soup, and it's soooo easy to make!! Next time though, I should remember to put less veg cube in because the bacon is already salty.

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• Ellie81

  18 February 2009

  Ellie81 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This, to me, is the ultimate leek and potato soup recipe! Easy, delicious, and simple enough to let the flavours of the veg shine through. I can't recommend this highly enough - give it a go!

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• Jayzee

  19 February 2009

  Jayzee commented on this recipe

  For Marie, I think the problem occurs due to the milk in it. Happened to me too on the third time when i saved some and reheated. Think it's one of those soups that ideally should be eaten on the day but if you do same some just omit the milk from the portions you're saving and when reheating then add the milk. Also seen on a couple of recipes, they add bicarb to stop it from separating, one on here actually, a tomato one that uses milk in it so you could try adding a hlf tsp. Hope this helps!

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• Karen

  20 February 2009

  Karen commented on this recipe

  A lovely light soup unlike my usual recipe. Adding the milk limits its fridge life but is essential.

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• KenD

  10 June 2009

  KenD commented on this recipe

  I've tried this recipe twice sticking exactly to the quantities given but I found it very salty. I used lean back bacon. Any suggestions anyone? Incidentally we always use skimmed milk and it hasn't separated on reheating

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Ingredients

• 300g leeks, washed and finely chopped
• 300g potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 150g chopped smoked bacon, fat removed (unsmoked if you prefer, but smoked adds extra flavour)
• 700ml vegetable stock
• 290ml milk
• Ground black pepper
• Olive oil

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• 300g potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 150g chopped smoked bacon, fat removed (unsmoked if you prefer, but smoked adds extra flavour)
• 700ml vegetable stock
• 290ml milk
• Ground black pepper
• Olive oil

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