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Potato, Leek and Ham Soup Recipe
Hearty, delicious and so quick and easy to make! Paired with a crusty loaf, it's the perfect meal for a fall or winter day.
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
35
minutes
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Total Time
45
minutes
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Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Potato Leek and Ham Soup
Author:
Happy Hooligans
Ingredients
1
tbsp
olive oil
2
cups
chopped leeks
white and light green parts only
1
large onion
chopped
6
cups
chicken stock
or vegetable stock
1.5
lbs
diced
peeled potatoes
1/3
cup
milk
2
cups
cooked ham
cubed
generous sprig of fresh parsley
Garnishes with any of the following: sour cream
fresh chives, parsley, cheddar, green onions
Instructions
Remove green ends and root from leeks. Chop white part into 1 inch pieces and rinse.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, chopped onion, and 3/4 cups of the chicken stock.
Stir frequently for 10-15 minutes until leeks and onions are soft and steamed.
Add diced potatoes, remaining stock and a few sprigs of fresh parsley.
Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes (or until potatoes are soft).
Remove from heat, and cool sightly.
Puree soup until chunky-smooth by transferring, in batches to a
blender
, or by using a
hand-held immersion blender.
Return soup to stove-top. Add, ham and milk, and heat through.
Serve in soup bowls garnished with any of the suggested toppings above.