Potato Leek Soup

Creamy Potato Leek Soup II

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour Yields: 6 servings

"Really easy, satisfying soup. Can be prepared in less than an hour. Serve hot and garnish with grated cheese."

INGREDIENTS:

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 cups chicken broth 1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch

pieces 3 leeks, sliced 1 cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
2.	When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.