Potato Leek Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight
A warm and comforting potato leek soup made creamy with the addition of turkey bacon.
- 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
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the pot, followed by onions and leeks. Sauté until softened.
- Add diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, topped with the crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute cream with milk.
- Add herbs like thyme for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Potato Leek Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon