Ham, Potato and Leek Soup

Name: Ham, Potato and Leek Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 2 smalls large or leeks to make 4 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only (see How to Clean Leeks); 946 milliliters chicken broth; 454 grams large russet potatoes (about , peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 teaspoons ground white pepper; 473 milliliters ham, diced; 59 milliliters cream, half and half, or chicken stock; 1 serving Salt to taste; 3 Tbsps fresh parsley, chives or dill, chopped

Ham, Potato and Leek Soup is a gluten free recipe with 6 servings. This hor d'oeuvre has 165 calories, 10g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of ground pepper, salt, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Winter. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Potato Leek Soup with Ham, Potato Ham and Leek Soup, and Leek and Potato Soup with Ham.

Instructions

Cook leeks in butter: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Leek

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Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until leeks are soft but not browned.

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Leek

Add chicken broth, potatoes and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.

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White Pepper

Potato

Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.

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Purée the soup: Using an immersion blender, or a standing blender working in batches, process until smooth. (If using a standing blender, do not fill your blender more than a third full with hot soup.)

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