loaded baked potato and leek soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Brad Nichols
Pleasantville, NY

The flavor of Loaded Baked Potatoes in a soup! Great with garlic bread.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For loaded baked potato and leek soup

  • 8 c
    vegetable stock
  • 1 lb
    bacon
  • 12 md
    potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 bunch
    leeks - chopped - whites only
  • 6
    green onions chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp
    dill weed
  • 1 tsp
    dried chives
  • 5 oz
    shredded cheddar

How To Make loaded baked potato and leek soup

  • 1
    Fry Bacon in a large skillet. Remove from pan and retain. Crumble once cool.
  • 2
    Add the Leeks and a few of the potatoes to the hot bacon fat and cook until tender - about 5-7 minutes
  • 3
    Add Potatoes, Leeks,half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the chopped green onions to the stock and simmer for 40 minutes
  • 4
    Blend smooth with hand blender or mix-master
  • 5
    Add Pepper, Dill, Chives, and remaining crumbled bacon and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 6
    Add remaining chopped green onions, and salt as needed 5 mins before serving
  • 7
    Serve in bowls and top with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar
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