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Ingredients
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2 large leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
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10 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
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2 large cloves garlic, sliced
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1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
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2 bay leaves
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1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
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4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, chopped
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1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or to taste
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¾ cup half-and-half, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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 (per serving)
232 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
25g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 232 | |
% 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 | |
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.