BLT & P (Bacon, Leek, Tomato and Potato) Soup Recipe

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BLT & P (Bacon, Leek, Tomato and Potato) Soup
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Directions:

  1. Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add a small amount of EVOO and the bacon.
  3. Cook the bacon until brown and crisp.
  4. Remove the bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of remaining fat from pot then add the chopped celery.
  6. Take peeled carrots and lay flat on cutting board.
  7. Holding each carrot at root end, use the vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of carrot.
  8. Chop the thin slices into small carrot bits (or chips), approximately 1/2 inch wide.
  9. Add the chips to celery and continue to stir.
  10. Cut leeks lengthwise and then into 1/2 inch half moons.
  11. Place dirty slices into colander and run under rushing cold water, separating all the layers so you can wash away all the trapped dirt.
  12. When the leeks are separated and clean, shake off water and add to celery and carrots.
  13. Stir these veggies together, adding a bay leaf and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  14. While the leeks cook (until they wilt 3-4 minutes), slice the potatoes.
  15. Cut each potato into thirds across.
  16. Stand each potato third upright and slice it thinly(The pieces will look like raw potato chips).
  17. Now adding stock to vegetables, bring to a boil.
  18. Reduce heat then add potatoes and tomatoes.
  19. Cook 8-10 minutes until potatoes are tender and starting to break up a bit.
  20. Add bacon and parsley, stirring.
  21. Adjust seasonings to taste (don't forget to remove bay leaf).
  22. Serve immediately.
  23. Enjoy!;).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 494.08 Kcal (2069 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.6g 33%
Cholesterol 42.12mg 14%
Sodium 1091.19mg 45%
Potassium 1275.25mg 27%
Total Carbs 53.27g 18%
Sugars 18.87g 75%
Dietary Fiber 6.22g 25%
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 43%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 115.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.01 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.8g 33%
Cholesterol 5.46mg 14%
Sodium 141.37mg 45%
Potassium 165.22mg 27%
Total Carbs 6.9g 18%
Sugars 2.44g 75%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 25%
Protein 3.11g 48%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 43%
Iron 0.3mg 13%
Calcium 15mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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