Leek and Potato Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add bacon to the dutch oven, then turn heat to medium.
  2. 2Add bacon to the dutch oven, then turn heat to medium.
  3. 3Add bacon to the dutch oven, then turn heat to medium.
  4. 4Once all the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, remove the bacon, but leave the fat.
  5. 5Once all the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, remove the bacon, but leave the fat.
  6. 6Once all the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, remove the bacon, but leave the fat.
  7. 7Add the shallots, and a pinch of salt. Sweat for 5 minutes.
  8. 8Add the shallots, and a pinch of salt. Sweat for 5 minutes.
  9. 9Add the shallots, and a pinch of salt. Sweat for 5 minutes.
  10. 10Add the leek, and sweat for about 15 minutes.
  11. 11Add the leek, and sweat for about 15 minutes.
  12. 12Add the leek, and sweat for about 15 minutes.
  13. 13Add in the garlic, almonds, and a big pinch of salt. Give it a stir.
  14. 14Add in the garlic, almonds, and a big pinch of salt. Give it a stir.
  15. 15Add in the garlic, almonds, and a big pinch of salt. Give it a stir.
  16. 16Add the potatoes, and stir.
  17. 17Add the potatoes, and stir.
  18. 18Add the potatoes, and stir.
  19. 19Add in the chicken stock to cover potatoes, if you don’t have enough, add some water.
  20. 20Add in the chicken stock to cover potatoes, if you don’t have enough, add some water.
  21. 21Add in the chicken stock to cover potatoes, if you don’t have enough, add some water.
  22. 22Bring to a boil, and lower to a simmer.
  23. 23Bring to a boil, and lower to a simmer.
  24. 24Bring to a boil, and lower to a simmer.
  25. 25Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  26. 26Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  27. 27Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  28. 28Save some of your potatoes for later, then add everything else to a blender.
  29. 29Save some of your potatoes for later, then add everything else to a blender.
  30. 30Save some of your potatoes for later, then add everything else to a blender.
  31. 31Blend until very smooth. If you need to, add some water. Adjust salt to taste. Add vinegar if it needs some brightness.
  32. 32Blend until very smooth. If you need to, add some water. Adjust salt to taste. Add vinegar if it needs some brightness.
  33. 33Blend until very smooth. If you need to, add some water. Adjust salt to taste. Add vinegar if it needs some brightness.
  34. 34Add back into the pot through a strainer to make it silky smooth.
  35. 35Add back into the pot through a strainer to make it silky smooth.
  36. 36Add back into the pot through a strainer to make it silky smooth.
  37. 37Serve with the potatoes you saved, bacon, and a pinch of black pepper.
  38. 38Serve with the potatoes you saved, bacon, and a pinch of black pepper.
  39. 39Serve with the potatoes you saved, bacon, and a pinch of black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 C Bacon, cubed
  • 0.5 C Bacon, cubed
  • 0.5 C Bacon, cubed
  • Olive Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • 5 Yukon gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 5 Yukon gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 5 Yukon gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 Large Leeks, thinly sliced
  • 3 Large Leeks, thinly sliced
  • 3 Large Leeks, thinly sliced
  • 2 Shallots
  • 2 Shallots
  • 2 Shallots
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 5 Cloves Garlic, sliced
  • 5 Cloves Garlic, sliced
  • 5 Cloves Garlic, sliced
  • Big Pinch Salt
  • Big Pinch Salt
  • Big Pinch Salt
  • Pinch White Pepper
  • Pinch White Pepper
  • Pinch White Pepper
  • 4 C Chicken Stock
  • 4 C Chicken Stock
  • 4 C Chicken Stock
  • 10 Almonds
  • 10 Almonds
  • 10 Almonds
  • Pinch Black Pepper
  • Pinch Black Pepper
  • Pinch Black Pepper

Equipment

dutch ovenblenderstrainer