Potato Leek Soup Made Easy: A Cozy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A warm and comforting recipe for Potato Leek Soup with a delicious twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil, diced onion, and chopped leeks; sauté until soft.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth; return to heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs like thyme.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Potato Leek Soup, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food, Soup Recipes