Potato Leek Soup

4 pieces of bacon

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

3 Tbsp Butter

4 to 5 large Leeks, about 5 to 6 cups chopped (cleaned and sliced into half-moon shapes. Cut off the dark green part, trimming to the part where the color is a pale green)

2 to 3 cups arugula

2 cloves Garlic, pressed or minced

4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth can sub 1cup of white wine for broth)

1 Bay Leaf

1 tsp Salt

¼ tsp White Pepper (or black)

1 lb Gold Potatoes, cubed

⅛ tsp Nutmeg (optional)

¾ cup Half and Half (or heavy cream, or for lower fat use milk)

subheading: Garnish:

Chopped Chives (or parsley)

Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at simplyhappyfoodie.com

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