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    Home » Soup, Chili & Curry

    Leek Potato & Bacon Soup

    Published: Oct 24, 2020 · Modified: Jun 22, 2025 by James · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    As the leaves turn to vibrant hues of red and orange and the air becomes crisp, there is no better time to cozy up to a mug of Leek Potato & Bacon Soup.

    Leed and potato soup served in cups and garnished with a piece of bacon.
    Leek Potato & Bacon Soup

    This hearty, indulgent, yet simple recipe combines the earthy richness of leeks and potatoes with smoky thick cut bacon.

    A delicious soup on a cool evening, served with more bacon and warm flatbread for dipping.

    Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Olive oil
    • Bacon
    • Onion
    • Leeks
    • Yellow potatoes
    • Vegetable stock
    • Rosemary
    • Salt and pepper
    • Sour cream
    • Milk (or cream)

    For Serving

    • Bacon
    • Flatbread, crusty bread or pita
    • Rosemary sprigs, garnish optional

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Melt the butter and oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, add the bacon and onion, fry, stirring occasionally until they start to turn golden.

    Add in the leeks and potatoes, stir well, then cover and turn down the heat to low. Cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Pour in the stock, add the rosemary and season well with salt and pepper, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

    Let cool for a few minutes, then blend in a Vitamix or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to the pan, pour in the sour cream and milk, stir well to combine. Taste and season if necessary. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.

    Serve topped with crisp bacon strips (or chopped) and enjoy with warm crusty bread on the side.

    A copper pot with Leek Potato & Bacon Soup with a sprig of rosemary. Served in mugs with bacon and warm pita.

    This Leek Potato & Bacon Soup was made and served in our Hestan Culinary 4-Quart CopperBond Saucepan. Proud Hestan Culinary Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

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    If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us a comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

    Cheers! James & Elaine

    📖 Recipe

    Leed and potato soup served in cups and garnished with a piece of bacon.

    Leek Potato & Bacon Soup

    As the leaves turn to vibrant hues of red and orange and the air becomes crisp, there is no better time to cozy up to a mug of Leek Potato & Bacon Soup.
    This hearty, indulgent yet simple recipe combines the earthy richness of leeks and potatoes with smoky thick cut bacon. This soup is served topped with crisp bacon strips (or chopped) and warm crusty bread or pita.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 6 8- People
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 strips of thick cut bacon chopped
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 3 leeks white and light green parts, thinly sliced (12-14 oz)
    • 4 medium yellow potatoes skin on and diced
    • 6 cups vegetable stock warmed
    • 2 sprigs of rosemary leaves removed and chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 3 tablespoons sour cream
    • 3 tablespoons milk or cream

    For Serving

    • 4 slices of crispy thick cut bacon
    • Warm flatbread crusty bread, or pita
    • Rosemary sprigs garnish optional

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the butter and oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, add the bacon and onion, fry, stirring occasionally until they start to turn golden.
    • Add in the leeks and potatoes, stir well, then cover and turn down the heat to low. Cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Pour in the stock, add the rosemary and season well with salt and pepper, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
    • Let cool for a few minutes, then blend in a Vitamix or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to the pan, pour in the sour cream and milk, stir well to combine. Taste and season if necessary. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
    • Serve topped with crisp bacon strips (or chopped) and enjoy with warm crusty bread on the side.
    Keyword bacon potato leek soup recipe, potato leek and bacon soup recipe, potato leek soup vitamix, recipe for leek and potato soup with bacon
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    Comments

    1. Linda

      January 02, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      I made this soup without the bacon and it was delicious. Thank you, again for another great recipe.

      Linda 🙂

      Reply
      • zimmysnook

        January 03, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Linda!
        So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for letting me know!
        It’s J+J’s new favourite, but with extra bacon for them! 😉
        Have a wonderful day!
        Zimmy

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