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Potato-Leek soup with Ham takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Potato-Leek soup with Ham takes 30 minutes to cook.

Potato-Leek soup with Ham makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Potato-Leek soup with Ham are:

5 leek Leeks
3 tbsp Butter, salted
3 clove Garlic
3 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) Potato, raw
4 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Broth
1 cup, diced Ham, extra lean, (5% fat)
.75 cup Half and Half Cream
2 tbsp Parsley
1 tsp Thyme, ground
2 tsp, crumbled Bay Leaf
.25 tsp Pepper, black
1 tsp Kosher Salt (by 65PLUS1)

Here is how you make Potato-Leek soup with Ham:

Slice ends off leeks just above the root and discard. Cut leeks in lengthwise starting at the white end, slice the leeks crosswise (as you would slice a green onion)in 1/4 inch slices. Stop slicing when the leaves turn from pale green to dark green and discard the remaining part of the leek. Place sliced leeks (about 2 cups) in a bowl of cold water and stir with fingers to loosen layers and remove any dirt. Drain and set aside. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic, salt and pepper and cook about 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until leeks are wilted and fragrant. Add potatoes, broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cover pot. Simmer on medium-low heat about 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Mash slightly with the back of a spoon to break them up. Add ham and simmer 5 more minutes. Add cream, parsley, and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Heat until warmed through. Remove bay leaves and serve.Serving Size: 6-8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NANNYGOAT88.

The nutritional information for Potato-Leek soup with Ham is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 187.0

• Total Fat: 8.2 g
• Cholesterol: 31.1 mg
• Sodium: 1,025.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 6.7 g