Creamy Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 bacon strips, diced
3 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a pressure cooker, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute leeks and onion until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe.
Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.)
Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduced. Uncover; cool soup slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. return all to the pan. Add cream and parsley; heat through over medium-low heat (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with bacon. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	225.01 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.87g	20%
Cholesterol	31.63mg	11%
Sodium	591.04mg	25%
Potassium	504.83mg	11%
Total Carbs	21.53g	7%
Sugars	4.49g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	12%
Protein	5.77g	12%
Vitamin C	16.4mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	114.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.75 Kcal (309 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.22g	20%
Cholesterol	10.37mg	11%
Sodium	193.74mg	25%
Potassium	165.48mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.06g	7%
Sugars	1.47g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	12%
Protein	1.89g	12%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	37.7mg	11%

* 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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