Creamy potato soup with leeks and bacon

Nothing like a creamy and rich soup to warm the cold nights.This potato soup recipe with garlic and bacon is perfect for this, combining the sweetness of potatoes, the softness of the cloves, and the salty crispness of the bacon.It is an easy, comforting and nutritious recipe that will leave you and your family asking for more.

#### Ingredients:
- 500g of peeled potatoes and diced
- 3 leeks, only the white and light green, well washed and cut into slices
- 200g of bacon cut in cubes
- 1 minced medium onion
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 liter of vegetable broth (it can be chicken if you prefer)
- 200ml of fresh cream
- 2 tablespoons of butter
-Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green smell (parsley and chives) chopped to decorate
- Vegetable oil

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Preparing the bacon **:
- In a large pan, add an oil wire and fry the bacon over medium heat until crispy.Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat that released in the pan.

2. ** sautéing the vegetables **:
- In the same pan, add the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until they are transparent and aromatic.
- Add the cut garlic cut and cook for another 5 minutes until it starts to soften.

3. ** Cooking the potatoes **:
- Add the potatoes to the vegetables in the pan and mix well.
-Add the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and cook with the semi-covered pan for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are completely soft.

4. ** Finishing the soup **:
- After the potatoes are cooked, use a hand mixer to beat the soup directly in the pan until it has a creamy consistency.If you prefer, you can transfer to a blender.
- Return the soup to the fire, adjust the salt and pepper, and mix the cream to well incorporated and heated.Avoid boiling after adding the sour cream so as not to bear.

5. ** serving **:
- Serve the soup in bowls, adding a handful of the reserved crispy bacon on top and some chopped green smell to decorate.

#### Tips:
- For a vegetarian version, omits the bacon and replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- If you want a more liquid soup, add more broth to your liking.

This creamy potato soup with leeks and bacon will surely bring heat and comfort to your cold nights, providing a complete and satisfactory meal that pleases the whole family.Try it and enjoy this tasty and welcoming dish!