potato leak soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 cups chicken broth 1 pound turkey 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.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ADELLENA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 587.3
  • Total Fat: 20.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 79.3 mg
  • Sodium: 740.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 87.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.8 g
  • Protein: 15.5 g

Member Reviews
  • DORISS8
    I'm just wondering if the calories are correct on this recipe. 587.3 seems a bit high. - 11/14/09