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Leek & Potato Soup w/ Crispy Leeks
Kirsten Oliver
A winter favourite.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
Calories
150
kcal
Ingredients
¼
cup
olive oil
2
leeks
chopped
1.3
kg
starchy potatoes
peeled and chopped
6
cups
chicken stock
2
cups
water
3-4
strips bacon
½
cup
single/pouring cream
Sea salt
Olive oil
extra for brushing
2
leeks
extra, thinly sliced
Instructions
Heat large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the oil, leeks & bacon and cook for 2-3 mins or until soft.
Add potatoes, stock and water and bring to boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 mins or until potatoes are softened.
Place the potato mixture in a food processor or use blender stick and process until smooth.
Return the soup to the saucepan, stir in cream, season with the salt and simmer for a further 5 mins.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the extra leeks and cook for 1 min or until golden.
Drain on paper towel.
Top soup with crispy leeks.
Keyword
soup