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Creamy Irish Potato Soup Recipe with Leeks and Bacon

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A comforting and creamy Irish potato soup featuring leeks and crispy bacon, perfect for chilly evenings and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced thin
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chives or green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add unsalted butter to the bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken or vegetable stock. Add fresh thyme if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Remove thyme sprigs if whole. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to desired consistency, smooth or slightly chunky. Alternatively, blend in batches with a regular blender carefully.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and warm gently without boiling. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls, crumble reserved crispy bacon on top, and garnish with chopped chives or green onions.

Notes

If soup is too thick after blending, add a splash more stock or water to loosen. Clean leeks thoroughly to remove grit. Use bacon fat for sautéing leeks to add depth of flavor. Warm cream gently and avoid boiling after adding to prevent curdling. Soup can be made ahead and reheated gently; add crispy bacon just before serving.

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