Leek and Fennel Soup

Leek and Fennel Soup

Welsh Leek Soup with Turkey Bacon

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

328
Calories
15.6g
Fat
40.2g
Carbohydrate
9.5g
Protein
27mg
Cholesterol
1311mg
Sodium
Leek and Fennel Soup

Recipe Description

Enjoy this original, homemade Leek and Fennel Soup which is creamy and deliciously filling. I use about a pound of potatoes for this recipe and 3 large leeks. Fennel, leeks and garlic are my go to ingredients for flavor in the soup and I add a thick heavy cream to bring it all together. Garnish with some fennel fronds and thick-cut, turkey bacon for the finishing touches.

To make Leek and Fennel Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Leek and Fennel Soup

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté vegetables

    10 min
    Step 1 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    In a medium-sized heavy bottom pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive and add 3 thinly sliced, large leeks, 1 bulb of thinly sliced fennel, 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Sauté, for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables have softened.

  2. 2

    Add potatoes

    1 min
    Step 2 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    Stir in 1- 1¼ pounds of potatoes chopped into ½-inch pieces.

  3. 3

    Add vegetable broth

    4 min
    Step 3 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer soup

    30 min
    Step 4 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until potatoes are cooked.

  5. 5

    Blend

    5 min
    Step 5 - Leek and Fennel SoupStep 5 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    Allow soup to cool slightly before transferring to a food processor or blender to purée for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Add heavy cream

    1 min
    Step 6 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    Pour in ½ cup of heavy cream and stir to combine through. If too thick, add a little more vegetable broth. Season with salt to taste.

  7. 7

    Cook bacon

    3 min
    Step 7 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    In a small saucepan, cook 2 pieces of turkey bacon until crispy.

  8. 8

    Chop bacon

    1 min
    Step 8 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    Once cooked, chop bacon into ½-inch pieces and set aside for serving.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Leek and Fennel Soup

    Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with crispy bacon, a few fennel fronds and some freshly ground black pepper!

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Quinn Anderson
May 16, 2024
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Tasty and easy.

Brittany
May 11, 2024
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This soup was super easy to make! My family loved it, especially my kids.

Penny
May 1, 2024
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Super easy soup

Diana
April 27, 2024
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This soup is so good! Made it for dinner, loved the flavors.

Natalie Johnson
February 12, 2024
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Creamy and delicious!

Andy
February 11, 2024
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Simply delicious soup!

Clara Smith
January 7, 2024
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This recipe was superb! I made it for a family dinner and everyone loved it. The creaminess is just perfect.

Kevin Archer
October 15, 2023
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I made the Leek and Fennel Soup for my wife's birthday last week. It was such an easy recipe and the flavors blended perfectly. The creaminess adds a nice touch, and the bacon on top really elevates it. We loved it!

Bradley
October 7, 2023
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So creamy awesome! Made it for the fam, and they devoured it! Leeks and fennel rocked our taste buds! Definitely bringin' this back!

Patricia Williams
October 5, 2023
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OMG, this Leek and Fennel Soup is like a big hug in a bowl! Made it last week for my hubby's bday, and he couldn’t get enough! So creamy and delish! Seriously, the garlic and bacon combo is a game changer! Definitely gonna be a regular in our kitchen!

Diana
June 24, 2023
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Amazing soup, so warm and cozy.

Frank Miller
August 28, 2022
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Superb! I made this soup for my wife and it was a hit! The blend of leeks and fennel reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen. So warm and comforting, it's now a must in our winter meals.

Emily
June 11, 2022
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So simple, absolutely fabulous!

Quinn
March 30, 2022
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Yummy! I made this soup for a cozy night in, and it was an absolute hit! The flavors of leek and fennel blended perfectly. I added some crusty bread on the side, and my evening just got even better. Definitely a keeper!

Diana
July 9, 2021
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Superb soup dish!

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