welsh potato, leek and ham soup

Name: Welsh Potato, Leek and Ham Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 1 3/4 ounce(s) butter; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 - shallots, peeled and finely chopped; 2 - leeks, sliced; 1 - stalk of celery, finely chopped; 1-2 clove(s) garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 2 large or 3 medium potatoes, peeled and dicedsprig of thyme; 1 - large fresh sprig of thyme; 1 - bay leaf; 6 ounce(s) shredded or diced ham hock; 2 pint(s) good chicken stock; - a handful of fersh parsley and/or tarragon; - bread to serve with

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Private Recipe by

Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

This isn't a cream soup but one with a lovely rich tasting broth This is the type that I personally prefer. This soup is sure to please.

(2 ratings)

yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For welsh potato, leek and ham soup

1 3/4 oz

butter
1 Tbsp

olive oil
2

shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2

leeks, sliced
1

stalk of celery, finely chopped
1-2 clove

garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 lg

or 3 medium potatoes, peeled and dicedsprig of thyme
1

large fresh sprig of thyme
1

bay leaf
6 oz

shredded or diced ham hock
2 pt

good chicken stock
a handful of fersh parsley and/or tarragon
bread to serve with

How To Make welsh potato, leek and ham soup

1
Melt the butter and oil and sauté the shallots, leeks and celery for 8-10 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.

2
Add the potatoes, thyme and bay leaf and cook for 1-2 minutes with the buttery vegetables. Stir in the ham hock, pour over the chicken stock and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
3
Season and sprinkle over the herbs and serve with the bread.
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