Loaded Potato & Leek Soup

My husband and I love making soups during the colder months. Today I made loaded potato & leek soup, because everything is better with cheese & bacon!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter

2 leeks sliced into thin rings

4 cups potatoes (peeled & cubed)

1 box of chicken broth (approx 900ml)

2 cups cream (I used 10%)

1 tbsp cornstarch

salt & pepper to taste

chilli flakes (optional)

TOPPINGS

3 slices bacon (cooked & crumbled)

1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (I used marble)

3 chopped green onions

sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add Leeks and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, approx 15 min. Season with salt, pepper, & chilli flakes. While leeks are cooking peel and chop potatoes.

In a separate bowl mix broth & cornstarch and pour into pot. Add potatoes and turn heat up high to bring to a boil. Add more salt & pepper if necessary. Add cream and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until potatoes are tender.

Serve individually and top with cheese, bacon, green onions, & sour cream.

Enjoy!