Potato, Leek, and Spinach Soup

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I received a CSA share and made this spinach and leek soup with the beautiful ingredients. It was delicious! Serve hot with some warm crusty bread.

Submitted by ShelleyQ
Updated on December 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 large leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)

  • 10 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces

  • 2 large cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock

  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or to taste

  • ¾ cup half-and-half, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Put leeks in a bowl with enough water to cover completely. Set aside to soak.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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
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.