Bacon-Infused Potato and Leek Soup

Enjoy Bacon-Infused Potato and Leek Soup, which is tasty, comforting, and filling. This classic soup tastes great because of the richness of the bacon. Its a great choice for a filling meal.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 leeks, white and light green parts, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish optional

Instructions:

Put the chopped bacon in a big pot and cook it over medium-low heat until it gets crispy

Take some out to decorate with and leave some in the pot

Put the sliced leeks in the pot and cook them until they get soft

Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute

Put the diced potatoes in the pot first, then the chicken or vegetable broth

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook slowly until the potatoes are soft

Blend the soup until its smooth with an immersion blender

If you dont have an immersion blender, carefully move the soup to a blender one bowl at a time

Add the milk and season with pepper and salt to taste

Let it cook for another 5 to 10 minutes

If you want, you can serve the Potato and Leek Soup hot with the crispy bacon and chopped chives that you saved

This Potato and Leek Soup is comforting and tastes great with bacon