B. L. P. (Bacon, Leek & Potato) Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 lb bacon , cut into 1 inch pieces
3 leeks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup light cream
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Do not drain.
Mash potatoes until smooth or leave chunky for a little texture, depending on how smooth you want the soup. (can use a hand blender or potato masher).
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease.
Sautee the leeks and garlic in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir the fried leeks, cream and bacon into the potatoes. Stir to blend, season to taste. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	397 Kcal (1662 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.99g	31%
Cholesterol	39.87mg	13%
Sodium	944.65mg	39%
Potassium	925.54mg	20%
Total Carbs	43.53g	15%
Sugars	8.74g	35%
Dietary Fiber	6.18g	25%
Protein	10.59g	21%
Vitamin C	20.6mg	34%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	58%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	135.5mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.38 Kcal (366 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.4g	31%
Cholesterol	8.77mg	13%
Sodium	207.91mg	39%
Potassium	203.7mg	20%
Total Carbs	9.58g	15%
Sugars	1.92g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	25%
Protein	2.33g	21%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	58%
Iron	0.6mg	15%
Calcium	29.8mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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