Ham And Potato Soup With Leeks And Peas

By flour_arrangements

An aromatic soup with light flavor; perfect as a snack or dinner side.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 small leeks - (abt 8-oz total)
• 2 small carrots peeled, and cut into medium dice
• 3/4 cup frozen green peas
• 1 pound chunk of ham
• 1 pound red potatoes cut in medium dice
• 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth - (16 oz ea)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Trim dark green leaves from the leeks and discard. Halve leeks lengthwise, thoroughly rinse and thinly slice. Shred ham into bite-sized pieces or cut into cubes.

In Dutch oven or soup kettle, heat oil. Add onions. Saute for 2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add leeks, carrots, green peas, ham, potatoes, broth and thyme. Partially cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.