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Creamy Leek, Ham & Potato Soup with Cheese

This creamy leek, ham and potato soup is so easy to make and completely delicious. Indulgent and comforting yet also packed full of veggies, this can be on the table in around 30 minutes. Instructions are also given for stove top, slow cooker and pressure cooker. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 693 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion - finely chopped
  • 3 Leeks - white and light green parts, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 2 medium Potatoes - peeled and diced
  • 6 cups Chicken Stock - or vegetable broth
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 cup Cooked Ham - diced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese - sharp, shredded plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (Double Cream) - or whole milk
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley - optional to garnish
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper - to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large pan.
  • Add the sliced leeks and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Once softened, remove enough leeks from the pan to use as a garnish for the finished soup (around ¼ cup).
  • Add the finely diced onions to the pan and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced potatoes and chicken or vegetable broth along with the bay leaf and sea salt and black pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
    Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to a texture you like (you can have it smooth or more chunky).
    Alternatively, you can transfer a portion of the soup to a blender, blend, and then return it to the pot.
  • Stir in the diced ham. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the ham is heated through.
  • Turn off the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Add the milk or heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Garnish with the reserved sautéed leek slices and an extra sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 26gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1064mgPotassium: 1174mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2370IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 318mgIron: 4mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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