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Creamy Potato Leek Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Crispy Bacon

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A warm, cozy, and comforting creamy potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon, perfect for chilly evenings and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh chives or parsley, extra virgin olive oil drizzle, sharp cheddar cheese sprinkle

Instructions

  1. Slice the white and light green parts of the leeks into thin rounds. Rinse thoroughly in a bowl of cold water to remove any grit or dirt. Drain well.
  2. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels to drain. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the pot.
  3. Add butter to the bacon fat and melt over medium-low heat. Add leeks and garlic, cooking gently for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until leeks are tender and translucent but not browned.
  4. Stir in the diced potatoes, then pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Remove from heat. Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, blend in batches and return to the pot.
  6. Stir in the milk or cream. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Warm over low heat for 5 minutes without boiling.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with crispy bacon bits and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add extra broth or milk to loosen. Let soup cool slightly before blending to avoid splashes. Use bacon fat to sauté leeks for extra flavor. Soup thickens when chilled; thin with broth or milk when reheating.

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