Potato and Leek Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• Knob butter
• 2 - 3 rashers of bacon, chopped
• 3 leeks, sliced in half lengthways then chopped (make sure you rinse under water)
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• ½ cup cream

Method

Melt butter in big saucepan, fry garlic, bacon and leeks until softened.

Add potatoes and stock, bring to the boil then turn down to a gentle simmer.

Once all cooked, about 20 mins, blend with a stick blender.

Add cream and stir.

Serve with parmesan crisps and fresh bread.