Ham Potato Leek Soup Recipe

• 1 1/4 pound all-purpose potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 pound leeks, cleaned and sliced thin, (about 3 c.)
• 6 c. water
• 1 teaspoon instant bouillon granules
• 1 sm. bay leaf
• Pepper to taste
• 12 ounce. fully cooked ham, cut into 3/4 inch chunks (about 2 1/2 c.)

1. Throw away tough outer green leaves.
2. Put potatoes, leeks, water, bouillon granules, bay leaf and pepper in a large pot.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 20 min.
5. Add in ham and simmer 15 to 20 min longer till potatoes are tender.
6. Remove from heat and throw away bay leaf.
7. For a thicker soup, can mash some potatoes against side of pan.

potatoes, leeks, water, bay leaf, pepper, fully cooked ham

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/ham-potato-leek-soup-35634 (may not work)