LOADED BAKED POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

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

Provided by Brad Nichols @bmnich

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cup(s) vegetable stock
1 pound(s) bacon
12 medium potatoes peeled and diced
2 bunch(es) leeks - chopped - whites only
6 - green onions chopped
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1 tablespoon(s) salt or to taste
1 teaspoon(s) dill weed
1 teaspoon(s) dried chives
5 ounce(s) shredded cheddar

Steps:

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

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