Soups

Bacon Leek Potato Soup

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I'm in soup Mode this week, and with the bacon craze I thought of more ways to add Bacon to SOUP. The combination of bacon, leeks and Potatoes are just the thing on this chilly day here, so I know you will want to cook this one up in your kitchen and enjoy a warm loaf of bread to go with it.

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What You Need:
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large-size onion, chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 leeks, white and pale-green parts, sliced thin
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled, diced potatoes (about 3 medium-size)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
What to DO: In a large deep pot or saucepan, cook bacon on medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard grease; wipe out pan. In the same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and...
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Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
689mg
28% DV

Fat
19g
30% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
14g
4% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV