Creamy Potato Soup Plus

My first attempt at potato soup. Also my 1st time using leeks. I thought it came out delicious.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  leeks
• 4  medium russet potatoes
• 2  cups milk
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  hormel real bacon bits

Directions

1. Clean and thinly slice white part of leeks. (You can save the green tops for stock).
2. Heat oil in a deep skillet and add leeks, sauteing about 5 minutes.
3. Add milk and evaporated milk to pan, bring to a simmer over med heat.
4. Wash potatoes. Leave skin on and dice.
5. Add potatoes to pan and stir.
6. Cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer 1 1/2 hours.
7. Stir in bacon bits and serve.