Potato Soup with Bacon

Portions:8
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time:1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 leeks white and light green parts only, chopped
  • 1 head of white celery chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 4 onions chopped
  • 1 whole chicken giblets removed
  • 1 kg potatoes peeled and diced
  • 250 g bacon diced
  • 50 g fresh chervil chopped
  • Thyme bay leaf
  • Salt pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine the whole chicken, green parts of leeks, chopped celery, 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover with water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool.
  • Strain the broth through a sieve and discard the solids.
  • Return the broth to the pot.
  • Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat and discard the bones and skin.
  • Set the shredded chicken aside.
  • In a separate skillet, fry the diced bacon until crispy.
  • Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
  • In the skillet with the bacon fat, sauté the chopped leeks, celery, and onions until softened.
  • Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the chicken broth.
  • Add the diced potatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  • Alternatively, pass the soup through a sieve for a silky texture.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with the crispy bacon and chopped fresh chervil.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this rich and savory soup with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier. The acidity of these wines will cut through the richness of the bacon and complement the hearty flavors of the soup. Alternatively, a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir would also be a suitable match.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 7 g
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Course Soup / Starters
Cuisine Belgium / European