Creamy Jersey Royal Potato and Leek Soup with Crispy Jersey Bacon

A comforting and flavourful soup showcasing the best of Jersey's produce. Sweet Jersey Royal potatoes are blended with tender leeks and rich Jersey cream, topped with crispy Jersey bacon for a delightful contrast of textures and tastes.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

472

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.30

Meal Type:

Snack•Soup

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Occasion:

Dietary:

Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh•Healthy•Indulgent

Ingredients

Servings

750gJersey Royal potatoes(Scrubbed, not peeled, and roughly chopped)

£3.50

2mediumLeeks(White and light green parts only, thoroughly washed and sliced)

£1.50

50gJersey butter(For sautéing the leeks)

£1.20

1.2LVegetable stock(Or chicken stock for a richer flavour)

£1.00

150mlJersey double cream(For adding richness and creaminess at the end)

£1.75

150gJersey bacon(Streaky bacon, chopped)

£3.00

2tbspFresh chives(Chopped, for garnish)

£1.00

To tasteSalt

£0.10

To tasteBlack pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.15

Total Cost

£13.20

£3.30 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6). Place the chopped Jersey bacon on a baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
2
Melt the Jersey butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook gently for 5-7 minutes, or until softened but not browned. Stir occasionally.
3
Add the chopped Jersey Royal potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the butter and leeks.
4
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5
Remove the pot from the heat and carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches and blend until smooth (be cautious when blending hot liquids).
6
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the Jersey double cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently, but do not boil.
7
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the crispy Jersey bacon and chopped fresh chives. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (495g)

472 kcal / 1974 kJ

Carbs

34g

13% of RDA

Fat

31g

44% of RDA

Protein

13g

26% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

332 mg

14% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and garnish with croutons or a drizzle of Jersey olive oil.

If the soup is too thick, add a little more stock to reach your desired consistency.

The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. Add the cream just before serving.

Experiment with other Jersey ingredients! A swirl of Jersey crème fraîche or a sprinkle of Jersey Mature Cheddar would also be delicious.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Blender or immersion blender

Baking sheet

Wine Pairings

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