Winning Cream Of Leek Soup

• 1 pound medium leeks (white portion only)
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 quart hot water
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cooked potato, diced
• 1 cup diced fully cooked ham

1. Clean leeks carefully, rinsing well to remove soil. Cut into 1/2-in. pieces. Steam in covered container with 1/2 cup water until tender (can do this in microwave); Do not drain. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan; add flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook 2-4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly until flour is thoroughly cooked. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring with wire whisk; bring to boil. Turn heat to low; add cream, seasonings, leeks, potato and ham. Do not boil.

leeks, butter, flour, chicken, cream, salt, pepper, fully cooked ham

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/winning-cream-of-leek-soup/ (may not work)