Easy Soup Recipes: Indulgent Creamy Leek and Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in this creamy leek and potato soup that incorporates turkey bacon for a rich flavor.
- 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
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the sliced leeks and diced potatoes, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and turkey bacon with mushrooms.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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