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    Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot (Video)

    May 13, 2022 by Munchkin Time · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    This potato leek bacon soup recipe is rich and creamy even without any dairy! It’s one of my favorite soups to make whether it’s a chilly winter night or a cool spring afternoon. It’s a quick and easy one-pot Instant Pot recipe for potato soup and bacon lovers alike!

    These flavors and a budget-friendly homemade chicken broth make this one of my go-to soups when I’m serving a crowd. The ingredients complement each other so well that no one can ever get enough!

    Serve with a loaf of bread, a salad, or a main, and this complete meal is ready in 35 minutes!

    Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot

    Key Ingredients for Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup

    • Bacon - I use about 8-10 slices of regular bacon. You can use thick bacon if that’s what you prefer.
    • Leeks - These are aromatic vegetables that are related to the onion, garlic, shallot, and chive family. They look like giant green onions! Cooking them down dials down the pungency and makes them quite mild and enjoyable to eat!
    • Chicken broth - I prefer to use my homemade chicken bone broth because I always have some on hand. By all means, use store-bought, if you prefer.
    • Potatoes - golden potatoes peeled and chopped are my favorite, but you can use Red potatoes or Russet potatoes too.
    • Salt & pepper - To taste. The bacon and broth will provide salt as well, so be sure to use a little at first.
    • Dried thyme. Just a little extra seasoning to bring the flavors together. Thyme and potatoes are always a good pairing!
    • Fresh parsley - A herbaceous finish always lightens up a rich and creamy soup.

    Picking the Best Leeks

    Like any product, you want to make sure to pick the best possible quality. When a recipe uses so few ingredients you want to ensure you’re showcasing each one.

    1. The dark green part of the leek is edible but quite bitter, so most people just discard it. For the sake of this recipe, we’re just concentrating on mostly the white part. Look for stalks that have the most white you can find. More bang for your buck!
    2. Fresh is best. Look for leeks that have little to no discoloration or yellowing. This means they’re no longer as fresh which typically alters the taste.
    3. Vegetables that are soft and wilting when they should be firm and crisp are usually on their way out. Pick leeks that are crispy and firm.
    4. Dirt is OK! They grow in the ground but you do want to make sure to clean them as best as you can.
    How to cut leeks for potato leek soup.
    How to cut leeks for potato leek soup.

    How to Clean Leeks

    To clean leeks, you want to chop them up first. It’s much easier this way.

    1. Take each stalk and cut the end off (the end with the fuzzy root) and flip it around and cut off where the white part meets the green part. It’s OK if you leave a bit of the green, just not too much.
    2. Then, using your knife, slice the remaining stalk lengthwise down the middle. You should have two halves of the white stalk.
    3. Slice each one crosswise about half an inch per slice. They should come apart in half moon rings.
    4. Once you’ve got your piles of chopped half rings, add them to a bowl of water.
    5. Rinse well, using your hands to scrub off any stubborn dirt. Rinse and repeat to ensure you get off as much as possible.
    6. Use a salad spinner, hands or colander to drain the water.

    How to Make Potato Leek Soup?

    Step 1: Press sauté mode on your Instant Pot. Once it says “Hot” add the sliced bacon and cook until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot, but drain the rest.Cook bacon until crispy texture.Saute chopped leeks for 5 minutes inside Instant Pot.

    Step 2: To the pot of hot grease sauté the chopped leeks until soft. This will be about 5 minutes, stirring a few times throughout.Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot.

    Step 3: Add the potatoes, broth, thyme, salt & pepper. Stir together and close the lid.Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot.

    Step 4: Set the valve to sealing. Press the broth/soup function button and cook for 10 minutes.Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot.

    Step 5: Once the timer goes off, immediately release the pressure by using the quick-release method. This means carefully turning the valve to venting (keep your face/fingers away from the hot splatter).

    Step 6: Give it a stir once more and serve potato leek soup as is or blend until creamy using a hand blender, garnish crispy bacon and fresh chopped parsley on top!

    Pro Tip: It is 100% optional, but you can add a few splashes of heavy whipping cream for an even creamier texture.

    Enjoy!

    What to Serve with Potato Leek Soup

    A soup is a great meal, but in smaller portions, it also makes a great starter or side dish! Complete your meal with any of the following ideas:

    Soup and salad is a classic duo: The best caesar salad recipe is one of my faves.

    Enjoy with bread to clean the bottom of the bowl! Chicken mushroom and cheese bread or soft dinner rolls are the ones my kids love.

    A quick and hearty lunch or dinner can include a 10-minute club sandwich, a caramelized onion arugula burger, or this 6-ingredient Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders.

    Can You Freeze Potato Leek Soup?

    You bet! Once it has completely cooled, keep it stored in an airtight for up to 1 week or transfer it to a freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months.

    You may find that potato freezes a little funny in that the texture and consistency of the soup is different. Once you thaw and reheat it you may need to blend it up or add a splash of broth to get it back to what it was.

    More Must Try Recipes using Idaho® Potatoes:

    • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
    • Fried Potatoes and Eggs
    • Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
    • Mashed Potatoes with Macaroni Recipe
    • Cheese Stuffed Potato Balls Recipe

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    Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot.

    Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot

    Love Keil
    Quick & Easy Potato Leek Soup recipe served with crispy bacon and fresh greens. Yummy dairy free potato leek soup recipe.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Course 30 Min Meal, Instant Pot, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 270 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 slices bacon sliced
    • 3 medium leeks cut in half, chopped & washed
    • 5 cups chicken broth
    • 5 medium golden potato peeled & diced
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • ⅓ teaspoon dried thyme
    • fresh parsley for garnish finely chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Turn Instant Pot on a saute mode. Add sliced bacon and cook until crispy texture, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Remove bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoon inside the instant pot.
      Cook bacon until crispy texture.
    • Now, add chopped and washed leeks and saute for 5 minutes, stirring few times.
      Saute chopped leeks for 5 minutes inside Instant Pot.
    • After, add chopped potato, 5 cups of chicken broth, ⅓ teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
      Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot.
    • Cover the lid and cook on broth/soup mode for 10 minutes. After timer goes off, quick release the pressure. If desired blend the soup with hand blender until creamy.
      Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot.
    • Serve Potato Leek Soup with crispy bacon and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
      Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup in Instant Pot

    Video

    Notes

    100% Optional: Add few splashes of heavy whipping cream at the end to add rich cream flavor. 
    For best result use Homemade Chicken Broth, it is rich and flavorful. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 938mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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    Please let me know in the comments below I would love to hear from you!

    My picky eaters said this is the Best Leek Potato Soup Recipe ever!

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    1. Gen

      January 03, 2021 at 6:31 am

      Looks delicious-does it freeze well

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        January 04, 2021 at 12:14 pm

        Hi Gen! It is super delicious! I haven't froze it yet, so I don't know if it freezes well.

        Reply
    2. Peter Goodwin

      February 08, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Very good recipe. I used homemade turkey broth rather than chicken. When I reheated it for supper on the second night, I garnished the soup with bacon, parsley and grated very old white English cheddar cheese. It was good the first night but the cheese really made this “pop”.

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        April 17, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        I love adding cheese to this soup too, so glad you liked this soup recipe! Thank you for rating it and reviewing it! You are the best!

        Reply
    3. Amy J

      September 28, 2019 at 8:12 am

      How would you adjust this recipe if you don’t have an instant pot?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        October 08, 2019 at 8:31 am

        Hi Amy, I would saute leeks for 10 minutes, then add everything to the pot, bring it to a boil and simmer for 25-30 minutes. After garnish with bacon and greens. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    4. Chrissy

      September 16, 2019 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this recipe is - and especially love using bacon to flavor it up - yum!! It's getting chilly out so soups will soon be on our menu a lot these days.

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        October 08, 2019 at 8:32 am

        So glad you enjoyed this leek soup, it does tastes amazing with bacon, doesn't it!?!

        Reply
    5. Sandi

      September 15, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      What a fabulous fall soup. I can't wait to try it tonight.

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        October 08, 2019 at 8:32 am

        Please do, you will love it!

        Reply
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