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Just think how good this is going to be with a butter Sourdough Roll or some crackers, oh man I can taste it right now and definitely know what I am going to be making tonight.

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The Ingredients To Gather:

• 2 quarts good quality low-sodium Chicken Stock* (see variation at end)
• 4 cups Potatoes, peeled and cubed (also great with quartered small new potatoes in the spring)
• 2 cups chopped fully cooked Ham
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• 4 Leeks, chopped. White and light green parts only
• ½ cup Onions chopped.
• 2 stalks Celery
• ⅓ cup finely chopped Dill
• ½ cup Sour Cream (optional)
• ½ cup half-and-half Cream (optional)

The Step By Step Directions To Follow:

1. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and add leeks, onions and celery – cook until very soft about 15 minutes. Do not brown.
2. Meanwhile in a large pot add the Chicken Stock, cubed Potatoes and Ham, and simmer.
3. When leek mixture is soft, add in the dill, cook for about 2 more minutes, then puree in a blender using a bit of the chicken stock to ensure it blends smoothly. When smooth, add the leek mixture to the pot of potatoes and ham. Just remember use caution when blending hot mixtures in the blender. Do it in small batches so the steam doesn’t build up and make a mess – or even worse, burn you.
4. Simmer the potato, ham, and leek mixture until potatoes are cooked. Now at this point I suggest you taste your soup. You just may like it as is without adding the cream and sour cream, which is great if you want to save the fat and calories. If you decided to go with the creams, add them last. Don’t let the soup come to a boiling point once you add the cream, or the cream may curdle.
5. This soup will taste great when served right away, but if you have the time, chill in the fridge overnight (don’t add in the creams) to let the flavor develop even more. Out of the fridge, warm soup, add cream and serve!

Finished!

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Happy Baking & Enjoy!

Article Source: Imperfect Woman