Smoky Potato Soup with Bacon Croutons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Smoky Potato Soup with Bacon Croutons
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Smoky Potato Soup with Bacon Croutons is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe By: Marcia Kiesel This ultrasmooth potato soup gets a smoky kick from bacon puree, a homemade riff on the Italian pork-fat delicacy lardo.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 1/2 lb. baking potatoes
  • 6 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • 4 oz. fatty slab bacon
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 8 slice baguette

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the shallots and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the potatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the saucepan, add the cream and season with salt and white pepper; keep hot.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cover the bacon with 1/2 inch of water. Simmer over low heat until very tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a mini food processor. Add the garlic and puree until smooth.
  3. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and spread with half of the bacon puree. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp. Ladle the soup into bowls and stir 1 generous tablespoon of bacon puree into each bowl. Serve at once with the croutons.
  4. Make Ahead: The soup and bacon puree can be refrigerated separately overnight.
  5. Wine Recommendation: This smoky soup pairs well with a rich, nicely acidic white like a Pinot Gris, the signature white grape of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Try the minerally 2004 Chehalem Reserve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Smoky Potato Soup with Bacon Croutons recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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