Potato And Leek Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the leeks, dice the potatoes, and slice the bacon into small pieces.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

3. 3

   Sauté the Leeks

   In the same pot with the bacon drippings, add the chopped leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Add Potatoes and Broth

   Add the diced potatoes to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

5. 5

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.

6. 6

   Add Cream and Seasoning

   Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy bacon and fresh chives, and serve warm.