Potato, Leek & Ham Soup

Sara 76's Note:

I found this in a magazine. I have not tried it yet.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 leeks, washed and peeled
• 1 kg potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 liter water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder
• 375 ml evaporated milk, low fat
• 100 g lean ham, sliced
• 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
• pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Add leek and potatoes. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add combined vegetable stock powder and water to pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Place mixtrure in food processor, and process until smooth.
4. Return soup to pan and bring to the boil. Stir in evaporated milk and add ham. Simmer for 1 minute. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Stir in parsley before serving.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

This was a very tasty soup, quick and easy to throw together. We didn't puree the soup, it was perfect as it was...(personal preference only). The soup was very comforting and satisfying. I don't like evaporated milk so used 1% and a little hard cream, it worked beautifully. The soup was rich and creamy. Thanks so much for sharing this treat.

[Mom2Rose]

Aussie Swap#24: Super easy and very flavorful!! Wonderful reheated too!!

[Linky]

This was easy and fast. I don't know if I'd bother to cook (saute?) the potatoes and leeks in the oil first - just boil then simmer in the water might be ok. I used my immersion blender - there were still a few chunks of potato left in the final soup. Yummy stuff!