Winning Cream of Leek Soup

Name: Winning Cream of Leek Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters butter, cubed; 946 milliliters chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 quart hot water; 237 milliliters diced fully cooked ham; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour; 946 milliliters half-and-half cream; 454 grams leeks (white serving only); 0 teaspoons pepper; 237 milliliters cooked potato, diced; 1 teaspoons salt or to taste

Winning Cream of Leek Soup requires approximately 25 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 16 servings with 346 calories, 15g of protein, and 21g of fat each. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It works well as a reasonably priced main course. If you have pepper, flour, potato, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Users who liked this recipe also liked Winning Cream of Cauliflower Soup, Winning Cream of Vegetable Soup, and Winning Cream of Asparagus Soup.

Instructions

Clean leeks carefully, rinsing well to remove soil.

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Leek

Cut into 1/2-in. pieces. Steam in covered container with 1/2 cup water until tender (can do this in microwave); Do not drain. Set aside.

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Water

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Microwave

Melt butter in a large saucepan; add flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook 2-4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly until flour is thoroughly cooked. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring with wire whisk; bring to boil. Turn heat to low; add cream, seasonings, leeks, potato and ham. Do not boil.

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Chicken Stock