Potato, Leek, and Ham Soup

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4 to 5

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Glorious American Food

By Christopher Idone

Published 1985

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 ham bone or ham knuckle with ham
  • 3 cups

Method

In a stockpot, simmer the milk with the ham bone and potatoes for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan or skillet over moderate heat.

Add the leeks and cook until wilted.

Add the leeks to the milk mixture.

Add the celery and mustard seed to the soup and cook for 15 minutes.

Season to taste wi