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Two portions of creamy leek and potato soup with ham in blue patterned bowls, with a plate of sliced baguette on the side.

Creamy Leek and Potato Soup with Ham

By: Deborah
Creamy leek and potato soup with ham — a comforting British classic. Perfect for using leftover ham and easy to make in one pot.
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
TOTAL: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 50 g (1.8 oz) butter
  • 4 leeks, white parts only (approx. 500g) sliced
  • 4 Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes (approx. 700g) peeled and diced
  • 800 ml (3 ½ cups) chicken or vegetable stock (made using 2 stock cubes or pots)
  • 400 ml (1 ¾ cups) milk (I use semi-skimmed)
  • 2 tbsp double cream (I use Elmlea to reduce calories!)
  • 350g (0.8 lb) cooked ham or ham hock shredded
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • a small handful of flat leaf parsley or chives chopped, to garnish

To serve:

Instructions

  • Melt the butter over a medium heat in a large saucepan or casserole pot and add the leeks and potatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the butter has been absorbed and the vegetables have softened.   Pour in the stock and milk, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes and leeks are tender.
  • Take the pan off the heat and use a stick blender to blend the soup until it’s silky smooth. Stir in the cream and most of the ham (reserve some for garnishing). Return the pan to the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse the flavours.   Season, to taste.
  • Serve in bowls garnished with the rest of the ham and your choice of chopped herbs, along with some crusty bread.

Notes

  • Optional variations:
    • Bacon version - use bacon instead of ham for a smokier flavour
    • Lighter version - leave out the cream.
    • Garlic boost - add chopped garlic for depth.
    • Chunky version - leave unblended for a rustic soup.
  • This creamy leek and potato soup with ham is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1745IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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