baked potato and leek soup with cheddar and bacon

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 medium potatoes.25 cup butter2.5 cups sliced leeks (white and light green parts)2 garlic cloves mincedsalt & pepper to taste2 cups chicken broth2 cups water4 slices bacon, cut into pieces.5 cup milk\.5 cup sour cream\1 cup grated sharp cheddar (light)2 tbsp green onion
Directions
Bake potatoes. Melt butter in dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add broth and water. Simmer over medium heat and cook until leeks are tender, about 20 minutes. Cook bacon until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towl. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, use a large spoon to scoop pulp in 1 piece fro each half, cut pulp into 1/2" cubes and set aside. Coarsely chop potato skin and entire remaining potato and add to pot with leeks. In a blend puree in bathes. Return pureed soup to a clean pot and reheat over medium. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and sour cream until smooth, then whisk into soup with 1/2 cup cheddar, stir in diced potato. Season with cheddar, bacon & chives. Serves 4.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WESTERWOMAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 349.3
  • Total Fat: 20.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 55.4 mg
  • Sodium: 804.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 14.6 g

Member Reviews
  • FAIRYMAY77
    This is the best leek soup I have made! My family all love it, and they are all picky eaters. Very creamy and full of flavor. - 6/21/11
  • SOUP2GO
    This soup is wonderful...I can't believe more haven't tried this recipe and rated it. The leeks add a nice flavor to this yummy soup. My husband loved it too. This one is a keeper!! - 6/5/11