Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Leek & Smoked Bacon Loaded Potato Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 lbs (910g) Russet Potatoes
12 oz (340g) Smoked Bacon
¼ cup (32 g) All Purpose Flour
2 ½ cup (600 ml) Chicken Broth
1 cup (240g) Shredded Cheese
3 tsp (12g) Minced Garlic
1 cup (240g) Diced Carrot
¼ cup (32g) Minced Leek
2 ½ cup (600 ml) Whole Milk
1 cup (240g) Sour Cream
4 tbs (56g) Butter
1 tsp (4g) Dried Oregano
3+ tbsp (42g) Green Onion, for garnish
3+ (42g) Chive, for garnish
2 tsp (8g) Salt
1 tsp (4g) Black Pepper

Recipe Instructions:

Peel potatoes and rinse in cold water.
If you spot any eyes, remove them by digging them out with a small spoon or the tip of a peeler.
Rough chop potatoes into cubes.

Place potatoes in a large pot.
Cover with water until it is 1 inch above the potatoes, add 1 tsp of salt and bring to a boil.
Allow potatoes to boil for 8 minutes.

While potatoes are boiling, chop bacon into bite-size pieces and sauté over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven.
Once crispy, transfer bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel or cloth.
Reserve 2 ½ tbsp of bacon grease.
Set aside.

Wipe down the pot or Dutch oven if there are bacon bits or burnt residue stuck to the bottom.

Add reserved bacon grease and 4 tbsp of butter to the pot or Dutch oven; melt over medium-high heat.

Add minced leek and saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Whisk in flour.
While continuing to whisk, slowly add in milk and chicken broth.
Bring to a soft boil.

Using a potato masher, mash some of the chunks of potatoes to create a thicker consistency.
Reduce heat to medium-low then add sour cream, cheddar, and half of the cooked bacon bits.
Stir and return to a soft boil.

Remove from heat once boiling then add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
Add additional salt and pepper; serve immediately.

Garnish with remaining bacon, chive, green onion, and cheddar cheese.


Notes
Before frying bacon add a small amount of water, add 3 tbsp, to the pan which will help the bacon cook evenly.

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