Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2largeleeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
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10ouncesbacon, cut into small pieces
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2large clovesgarlic, sliced
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1poundyellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
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2bay leaves
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1(32 fluid ounce) containerchicken stock
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4cupsloosely packed fresh spinach, chopped
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1(14.5 ounce) canchicken broth, or to taste
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¾cuphalf-and-half, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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Put leeks in a bowl with enough water to cover completely. Set aside to soak.
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Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry bacon in the hot pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the pot.
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Drain leeks and shake vigorously to dry. Fry leeks and garlic in reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir potatoes into leeks; add bay leaves. Pour chicken stock over potatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Scoop about 1/2 of the potatoes, leeks, and garlic into a food processor bowl with enough liquid to cover; process until puréed. Stir purée, bacon, spinach, and half-and-half into the pot; continue heating soup until again hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth from the can or half-and-half to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe6 | |
| Calories232 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g |
14% |
| Saturated Fat 5g |
23% |
| Cholesterol 30mg |
10% |
| Sodium 1171mg |
51% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g |
9% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g |
9% |
| Total Sugars 3g |
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| Protein 10g |
21% |
| Vitamin C 13mg |
14% |
| Calcium 91mg |
7% |
| Iron 2mg |
11% |
| Potassium 341mg |
7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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