Heat butter in a sauce pan and add the chopped leeks.Saute for about a minute until translucent.Add the curry powder and saute for another minute.Add the potatoes,apples,all the other spices and water.Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.Adjust the seasonings.

Crisp up the bacon in a pan and break it by hand.

Once cooked blend the soup until all smooth and creamy.Garnish with the bacon bits and serve hot with crusty bread!