MEATY POTATO LEEK SOUP
This is a hearty version of a winter classic, using smoked turkey legs or thighs.
Provided by pieopah
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Potato Leek Soup Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the turkey legs into a large soup pot, and pour in chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, then simmer until the turkey meat begins to fall from the bones, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the turkey legs, then drain and reserve the broth. Separate the turkey meat from the bones and tendons, and set aside.
- Place the bacon into the soup pot over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces and drain on paper towels; set the bacon aside. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pot. Cook and stir the leeks in the bacon drippings over medium heat until soft and wilted but not brown, about 5 minutes, then add the potato cubes, thyme, salt, black pepper, and reserved broth. Reduce heat, then simmer the mixture until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
- Pour the leek and potato mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
- Mix in the cream, then stir in the reserved turkey meat. Heat over medium-low heat until the soup is hot; garnish each serving with a few pieces of bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1656.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
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Heera Sen
[email protected]I'm allergic to leeks. Can I substitute another vegetable, like celery or carrots?
Jisan Chowdory
[email protected]I've never made this soup before, but it looks delicious. I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.
Amad Asghar
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Shathi Khanom
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I still love this soup. I just omit the meat and add extra vegetables.
Cole Trivette
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover meat. I usually make it with leftover roast beef or pork.
Mathematicals Electron
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can have it on hand for busy weeknights.
Shahd Yehya
[email protected]This soup is my go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.
vipin nallatt
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.
Jake Melbourne Carvalho
[email protected]This soup was a disaster! The potatoes were undercooked, the meat was tough, and the soup was way too salty. I'm never making this again.
Heather Colby
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland and the soup was a little thin.
Mamun Rosid
[email protected]This soup was a little too salty for my taste, but it was still good. I'll probably reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.
movie god
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very flavorful.
Md Sakif
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Bam Khati
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The leeks add a subtle sweetness that balances out the savory meat and potatoes.
Raymundo Zarate
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used ground beef, but I think next time I'll try it with sausage.
Chisom Chiamaka
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the meat, potatoes, and leeks blended together perfectly, and the soup was hearty and filling. I'll definitely be making this again.