Soups

Leek Soup with Bacon

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 35 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 4)

Ingredients

  • 500 g leek
  • 1 onion (s)
  • 250 g potato (s)
  • 100 g bacon, streaky
  • 0.75 liter ¾ broth
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped or /2 teaspoon thyme, rubbed
  • some nutmeg, grated
  • Ground pepper
  • salt
  • liter ⅛ yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk
Leek Soup with Bacon
Leek Soup with Bacon

Instructions

  1. Wash the leek and cut into thick slices. Peel the onion and cut into small cubes. Peel the raw potatoes and cut into thin slices.
  2. Dice the bacon and fry briefly. Add the onion and fry for a few more minutes. Add the leek and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the broth (or 3/4 l water and 1 1/2 soup cubes), stir, add potato slices and crushed garlic.
  3. Season with thyme, nutmeg, pepper and salt and simmer covered for approx. 25 minutes after boiling.
  4. Mix yogurt, parsley, lemon juice and egg yolk well and stir into the soup. Season with salt and pepper and serve as soon as possible.
Editorial Staff

About Editorial Staff

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