Potato Ham and Leek Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 397.9
  • Total Fat: 15.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.2 mg
  • Sodium: 1,536.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
  • Protein: 15.9 g

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Introduction

from http://www.ateaspoonofhappiness.com from http://www.ateaspoonofhappiness.com
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    5 medium russet potatoes or 10 scrubbed baby red potatoes, chopped
    6 leeks, whites only, thoroughly washed and sliced
    3 stalks celery, chopped
    3 carrots, chopped
    2 cups chopped ham
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 bay leaf
    2 quarts chicken stock
    ½ cup all-purpose flour
    ½ cup melted butter
    ¾ cup light cream
    ½ teaspoons thyme
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon pepper

Tips

In case you haven’t used leeks before, I find that the easiest way to clean them is by cutting them in half lengthwise and then slicing them into half-moons. This way when you clean them, they will break apart and you can really rinse them.


Directions

In a large pot, chicken broth, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil.
After 5 minutes, add the leeks and boil until the potatoes are soft.
Mix the flour and butter in small bowl to make a roux.
Stir into the rue into the soup.
Add the ham, cream, thyme, and salt & pepper.
Simmer for 15 more minutes.
Remove bay leaf before serving.

Serving Size: makes 8 1 1/2 cup servings