Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup
Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup brings a cozy balance of silky leeks, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon in a creamy broth. Fresh spinach melts into the pot for a gentle earthiness, while a splash of half-and-half rounds everything out. It’s a comforting bowl for a cool evening or an easy weeknight dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the leeks in a bowl and add enough water to fully cover them. Set aside to soak.
- 2
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon in the hot pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the pot.
- 3
Drain the leeks and shake them vigorously to dry. Cook the leeks and the garlic in the reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Stir the potatoes into the leeks; add the bay leaves. Pour the chicken stock over the potatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Scoop about 1/2 of the potatoes, leeks, and garlic into a food processor bowl with enough liquid to cover; process until smooth.
- 6
Stir the purée, bacon, spinach, and half-and-half into the pot; continue heating the soup until hot again, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Add chicken broth from the can or half-and-half to reach your preferred consistency.
- Calories 382.37 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 29.07 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 25.42 g 9%
- Total Fat 17.31 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 9.01 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.83 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1731.31 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 182.13 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 915.04 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 7.21 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 28.72 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Chicken Broth, Chicken Stock, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 382.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Chicken Broth, Chicken Stock, Chopped Spinach, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup healthy?
- Leek, Potato & Spinach Bacon Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 382.37 calories and 29.07 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1731.31 mg (75% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.01 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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