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nordic potato leek soup

Nordic Potato Leek Soup

Here is my cozy and delicious take on this loved classic. It's delicate and comforting and it's going to warm you right up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups potato chopped
  • 1 leek white & light green part, chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4-6 slices of bacon 4-6 oz, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 box chicken or vegetable stock approx 4 cups
  • 2 cups water
  • ΒΌ cup chopped herbs green onion, fresh dill, chives
  • Sour cream dollop for serving
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil drizzle for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and brown. Use a little bit of olive oil to help the bacon if you need. Once crispy, remove the bacon and keep the bacon fat in the pot.
  • Add 1 tbsp of butter to the pot and toss in the chopped potatoes, leek, and onion. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 2 more minutes.
  • Add in stock and water and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat, and simmer on low partially covered for about 15 minutes (or until potatoes are tender, but not totally falling apart).
  • Add in fresh herbs - I recommend green onion, chives, and definitely fresh dill.
  • Ladle into a bowl to serve and top with a dollop of sour cream, the bacon bits, cracked black pepper and more of the same herbs! Highly recommend stirring in the sour cream so the whole soup gets nice and perfectly creamy. Enjoy!