Ham, Potato and Leek Soup

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
3%
Ham, Potato and Leek Soup
60 min.
6
176kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup! Perfectly gluten-free and incredibly popular, this comforting dish is a fantastic choice for any occasion, whether you're serving it as a starter, a snack, or a cozy meal on a chilly day. With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or intimate dinners with friends.

This soup is not only delicious but also nutritious, boasting a modest 176 calories per serving. The combination of tender leeks, hearty russet potatoes, and savory diced ham creates a rich and satisfying flavor profile that will leave everyone asking for seconds. The creamy texture, enhanced by a splash of cream or half-and-half, elevates this dish to a whole new level of indulgence.

As you cook, the aroma of sautéed leeks mingling with the warmth of chicken broth will fill your home, inviting everyone to the table. Garnished with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill, this soup is as visually appealing as it is tasty. So grab your saucepan and immersion blender, and get ready to create a bowl of comfort that will warm both body and soul!

Ingredients

  • Tbsp butter unsalted
  • small leeks to make 4 cups leeks light white green thinly sliced (see How to Clean Leeks)
  • cups chicken broth 
  • pound russet potatoes peeled cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper white
  • cups ham diced
  • 0.3 cup chicken stock see 
  • servings salt to taste
  • Tbsp parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Cook leeks in butter: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until leeks are soft but not browned.
  3. Add chicken broth, potatoes and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  4. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
  5. Purée the soup: Using an immersion blender, or a standing blender working in batches, process until smooth. (If using a standing blender, do not fill your blender more than a third full with hot soup.)
  6. Add ham, cream, seasonings: Stir in the diced ham and enough cream, milk, or half and half, or stock to thin the soup to desired consistency.
  7. Season to taste with salt.
  8. Garnish with parsley, chives or dill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein22.54%
Fat33.81%
Carbs43.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.79
Glycemic Load
11.94
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.0013042519922%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.09mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.82mg
Myricetin
0.35mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.26kcal
8.81%
Fat:6.85g
10.54%
Saturated Fat:3.2g
19.97%
Carbohydrates:19.91g
6.64%
Net Carbohydrates:18.29g
6.65%
Sugar:3.41g
3.79%
Cholesterol:37.2mg
12.4%
Sodium:1287.84mg
55.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.28g
20.56%
Vitamin K:46.93µg
44.69%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.22%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.85%
Vitamin A:812.47IU
16.25%
Vitamin C:10.52mg
12.75%
Potassium:421.98mg
12.06%
Iron:1.78mg
9.87%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.8%
Folate:32.92µg
8.23%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.84%
Magnesium:29.47mg
7.37%
Copper:0.14mg
7.16%
Phosphorus:70.34mg
7.03%
Fiber:1.62g
6.49%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.41%
Calcium:48.71mg
4.87%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.28%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.25%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.87%
Selenium:1.6µg
2.29%