To make the potato and bacon roses, first wash the potatoes, then slice them as thinly as possible with a mandoline (1). Take a slice of bacon and place the potato slices on top, side by side (2), ...

Bacon potato and leek soup is creamy, savory, and filled with tender potatoes, buttery leeks, and smoky bacon. It is hearty enough for dinner but simple enough for a cozy lunch, with classic rustic ...