Creamy Potato Leek Soup II Recipe
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Creamy Potato Leek Soup II

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"Really easy, satisfying soup. Can be prepared in less than an hour. Serve hot and garnish with grated cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (398)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 729 | Total Fat: 49.1g | Cholesterol: 106mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2004 by CRABAPPLE1   view full review
I made a few changes, served with homemade bread and my husband declared it to be "the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by Patrick   view full review
I also looked at this recipe and thought.. "5 ingredients? No kidding!" But i'll be damned if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by EDENHAM   view full review
A really excellent combination of tastes, with no additional seasonings needed. I modified...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by Maggie   view full review
A very delicous soup. Easy to follow instructions. It felt sinful to eat because of it's high...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2003 by ALICAT2999   view full review
This recipe was good, but the directions were vague. I did not know what kind of potato to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2003 by LADYBIRD   view full review
Delicious with or without the cream (for dieters)! Even better if you throw everything but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by ACRUMMER   view full review
Seriously good soup!! I've made it lots of different ways and it always turns out perfect. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by KarenTheMiltch   view full review
What a delicious soup. I used low sodium chicken broth, since I figured the bacon would lend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2002 by LODINET   view full review
Wonderful flavor - the bacon (or some other similar seasoned meat) adds a lot of flavor. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GLENDA LOGAN   view full review
My first experience with leeks. My family really enjoyed it and said they would like to have...

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