Potato Ham And Leek Soup
A quick, easy, hearthy, comfort soup for those cold winter days. A great way to use left over smoked ham. This is rich and creamy. If you like a thinner soup omit the dried potaoes. Which is how i started the soup but found it needed something more.that is where the dried potatoes come in. Serve as a main dish or a cup.top with shredded cheese.
Steps
In a large pot melt butter and saute leeks and ham till softened add the rest of the ingredients except for the betty crockers sour cream& chives mashed potatoes and cook till potatoes are soft 15-20 minutes stirring so cheese doesn`t stick.
Add the 1 package of potatoes and stir till nice and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Ingredients
potatoes, smoked ham, butter, leeks, water, cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, dried parsley, instant mashed potatoes, salt and pepper