Best 3 Potato And Bacon Leek Soup Recipes

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Potato and bacon leek soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, creamy or chunky, there is a potato and bacon leek soup recipe out there for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best potato and bacon leek soup recipes and provide you with tips on how to make the perfect soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLT AND P (BACON, LEEK, TOMATO AND POTATO) SOUP



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Bacon, Leek and Tomato Soup is a soup for any season! It is surprisingly light and colorful and full of vegetables. It makes a simple, flavorful, special lunch or supper that warms you up, soul and stomach. It is especially delicious on rainy days or nights! I first made this for my mom because she and I both LOVE Oscar's bacon and we wanted a whole pot full of soup that tasted like it! We ate a pot of it while watching movies curled up in the living room of the cabin.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
6 slices lean, smoky good quality bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
2 small to medium carrots
3 leeks, trimmed of rough tops and roots
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
3 medium starchy potatoes, such as Idaho, peeled
2 quarts chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for dunking and mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a medium soup pot or deep sided skillet over medium-high heat. To the hot pan add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the bacon. Cook bacon until brown and crisp. Add the chopped celery. Take peeled carrots and lay flat on cutting board. Hold each carrot at root end and use the vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of the carrot. Chop the thin slices into small carrot bits or carrot chips, 1/2-inch wide. Add the chips to celery and stir. Cut leeks lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch half moons. Place the leeks into a colander and run under rushing cold water, separating the layers to wash away all the trapped grit. When the leeks are separated and clean, shake off water and add to celery and carrots. Stir veggies together, add a bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. While the leeks cook to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes, slice the potatoes.
  • Cut each potato across into thirds. Stand each piece of potato upright and thinly slice it. The pieces will look like raw potato chips.
  • Add stock to vegetables and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add potatoes and tomatoes. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and starting to break up a bit. Add bacon and parsley and stir. Adjust seasonings. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

POTATO AND BACON LEEK SOUP



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"I always like to try new and different things," says Terri Day of Rochester, Washington. "So I added a package of leek soup mix to my potato soup, and my family loved it. It was even a hit with my picky teenagers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1 package (1.8 ounces) leek soup and dip mix
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes and bacon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk, potato flakes and soup mix. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLT AND P (BACON, LEEK, TOMATO AND POTATO) SOUP - RACHAEL RAY RECIPE - (4.4/5)



BLT and P (Bacon, Leek, Tomato and Potato) Soup - Rachael Ray Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by ranmcm

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
6 slices lean, smoky good quality bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
2 small to medium carrots
3 leeks, trimmed of rough tops and roots
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
3 medium starchy potatoes, such as Idaho, peeled
2 quarts chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for dunking and mopping

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a medium soup pot or deep sided skillet over medium-high heat. 2. To the hot pan add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the bacon. 3. Cook bacon until brown and crisp. 4. Add the chopped celery. 5. Take peeled carrots and lay flat on cutting board. 6. Hold each carrot at root end and use the vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of the carrot. 7. Chop the thin slices into small carrot bits or carrot chips, 1/2-inch wide. 8. Add the chips to celery and stir. 9. Cut leeks lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch half moons. 10. Place the leeks into a colander and run under rushing cold water, separating the layers to wash away all the trapped grit. 11. When the leeks are separated and clean, shake off water and add to celery and carrots. 12. Stir veggies together, add a bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. 13. While the leeks cook to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes, slice the potatoes. 14. Cut each potato across into thirds. 15. Stand each piece of potato upright and thinly slice it. 16. The pieces will look like raw potato chips. 17. Add stock to vegetables and bring to a boil. 18. Reduce heat and add potatoes and tomatoes. 19. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and starting to break up a bit. 20. Add bacon and parsley and stir. 21. Adjust seasonings. 22. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Tips for Making Potato and Bacon Leek Soup

- **Select the right potatoes.** For a creamy soup, use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold. For a soup with more texture, use waxy potatoes like Red or New Potatoes. - **Don't overcrowd the pot.** When sautéing the leeks, bacon, and garlic, make sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly. - **Use a good quality vegetable broth.** The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. If you don't have time to make your own, look for a low-sodium store-bought broth. - **Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes.** This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. - **Season the soup to taste.** Once the soup is simmered, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs. - **Serve the soup with your favorite toppings.** Some popular toppings for potato and bacon leek soup include sour cream, chopped chives, crumbled bacon, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion

Potato and bacon leek soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.

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