Cooking Over an Open Fire: English Bacon, Leek and Potato Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Cooking Over an Open Fire: English Bacon, Leek and Potato Soup
50 min.
6
490kcal

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Imagine gathering around a crackling open fire, the aroma of sizzling bacon wafting through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of fresh leeks and hearty potatoes. This English Bacon, Leek, and Potato Soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner, this gluten-free dish is a delightful way to enjoy the rich flavors of traditional English cuisine.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a soul-warming soup that is both nourishing and delicious. The combination of crispy bacon, tender leeks, and creamy potatoes creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Each spoonful is a reminder of the joys of cooking over an open flame, where the natural elements enhance the taste of your food.

Whether you’re camping in the great outdoors or simply enjoying a backyard cookout, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress. In just 50 minutes, you can serve up a hearty dish that feeds six hungry souls, making it ideal for family gatherings or friendly get-togethers. So gather your loved ones, light that fire, and let the magic of cooking bring everyone together with this delightful soup that warms both the body and the heart.

Ingredients

  • pound bacon english-style chopped (available here)
  • tablespoons butter grass-fed (available here)
  •  carrots peeled chopped
  • tablespoons chives chopped
  • tablespoon thyme leaves fresh
  • medium leeks white sliced thin
  • medium potatoes peeled chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • pot

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a heavy stock pot over medium. When it foams and froths, toss in the sliced leeks and fry them in the butter until they soften and become translucent. Stir in the thyme and bacon, and continue cooking the bacon until it renders its fat and is cooked through - about 6 minutes.Dump the carrots and potatoes into the pot, stir in the broth and simmer, covered, until the vegetables become tender in the heat of the soup - about 40 minutes.Ladle the soup into bowls, top with chopped chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories490kcal
Protein10.77%
Fat62.26%
Carbs26.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.43
Glycemic Load
20.37
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.063043449236%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.56mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
2.1mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:490.13kcal
24.51%
Fat:34.11g
52.47%
Saturated Fat:12.52g
78.22%
Carbohydrates:33.24g
11.08%
Net Carbohydrates:28.54g
10.38%
Sugar:3.73g
4.15%
Cholesterol:59.93mg
19.98%
Sodium:566.1mg
24.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.27g
26.55%
Vitamin A:5836.26IU
116.73%
Vitamin C:35.78mg
43.37%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
36.84%
Potassium:909.69mg
25.99%
Vitamin B3:4.99mg
24.93%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.12%
Selenium:16µg
22.86%
Vitamin K:23.12µg
22.02%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.78%
Phosphorus:213.8mg
21.38%
Fiber:4.7g
18.8%
Magnesium:56.08mg
14.02%
Iron:2.35mg
13.07%
Folate:49.22µg
12.3%
Copper:0.24mg
12.12%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.78%
Zinc:1.44mg
9.62%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.32%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.43%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.16%
Calcium:55.15mg
5.52%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.02%