Potatoe, Leek, Bacon Cheddar Soup
Source of Recipe
LHJ
List of Ingredients
* 8 slices bacon
* 8 medium leeks (white and plate-green parts only), chopped
* 3-1/2 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice
* 3 thyme sprigs
* 8 ounces part-skim cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
* 1-3/4 cups chicken broth
* 3/4 cup half-and-half
* 1 box (10 oz.)frozen corn kernels, thawed
* 3 scallions (green part only), chopped, plus additional for garnish
Recipe
1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over moderate heat, turning, until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain; set aside at room temperature. Leaving 1 tablespoon bacon fat in skillet, add leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 2 minutes.
2. Transfer to slow cooker along with potatoes, thyme, and 2 cups water. Cook, covered, on high heat 1-1/2 hours. Remove thyme sprigs. Mash potatoes, then add remaining ingredients and 3 cups water. Cook on high heat 1 hour more. If a smoother texture is desired, blend soup, in batches, in a blender until smooth. Return each batch to slow cooker and reheat (if necessary) over low heat, stirring occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish each with scallions and top with a slice of bacon. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
* Servings Per Recipe 8 servings
* Calories410,
* Total Fat (g)12.5,
* Saturated Fat (g)6.5,
* Cholesterol (mg)35,
* Sodium (mg)479,
* Carbohydrate (g)57,
* Fiber (g)4,
* Protein (g)19,
* Vitamin A (DV%)0,
* Vitamin C (DV%)0,
* Calcium (DV%)0,
* Iron (DV%)0,
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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