Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2012

OMG! Absolutely delicious! I made a ham the other day and wanted to do something with the bone, and this is the first recipe that appeared. I used 10 red russet potatoes (peeled, but left some skin) and one leek chopped, probably more than a cup. I used 1 cup white cooking wine, 3 cups chicken broth, and 2cups water. I had to add some extra water to cover all the ingredients. I used a little less than 1/2 tsp of dried thyme (didn't have fresh). I simmered probably 45 minutes and used a hand mixer instead of a blender (much easier!) THere was a good bit of ham still attached to the bone that i cut off and threw in at the end. This was fabulous. My husband wants to buy a ham just to make this soup again.

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tara

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2011

This was a very tasty soup. I let it simmer much longer than the recipe stated to really utilize the ham bone and, of course added a healthy dose of minced garlic just before the water went in. I did not have the cream so I just wisked in some non dairy creamer at the end. Next time I might experiment with some sour cream instead.

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sixfootsally

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2011

it was so tasty.. i added some ham and the soup cook in the ham bone and it made it even better

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vic0214

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2011

4.5 Stars, only because I do not like all of it pureed. I will leave more chunks next time. I used 2 leeks instead of 1 cup and russet potatoes. I used 2 cans chicken broth and finished with water to 6 cups. I did not have a ham bone and used 2 TBS ham base and a sprinkling of dry thyme. I also used light cream to reduce calories. My daughter who thought she hates leeks ate it, then I told her it was leeks. She was surprised.

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Carol

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Madison, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: May 16, 2011

I love this recipe! The only thing that I have done differently is I add chopped garlic and I also use mostly chicken broth instead of all water. Thanks for sharing!

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Caroline

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2011

Very good. I used dried thyme and added extra chunks of ham. This ones a keeper.

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Laura

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Leduc, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2010

Served this at an Oktoberfest dinner party and it was a hit. It even got a stamp of approval from a German guest. I took some of the suggestions and substituted half of the water for chicken broth, and also added more seasonings. I didn't have a ham bone, so I used some cubed ham which I left in when i pureed it. Will definitely make again.

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PARENTN

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2010

I have tried this recipe and I found it is a great base for how ever you want to do with it, I used a ham that I had cooked and had froze the left over, with the juices, and a little pineapple as well as cloves, I had taken them out before I put the ham and the juices in with this recipe, I had to double the recipe and I added 1 cup of heavy cream then 1 cup of fat free half and half, and the results were amazing, everything remains the same, I have none left, everyone wanted more, but there is no more :-( great, great recipe Thank you so much for sharing sincerely cindy

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cindy

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2009

This was a great base to a perfect soup. I used a ham steak instead of bone and after cut it up and added to soup. I also added 2 tbsp of bacon bits and it gave a great smokey flavour. Also, substituted half of the water with low sodium chicken stock and last but not least during boiling I added one carrot and one celery and pulled out half of each before blending. I am allergic to dairy and my husband is not. I and did not add the cream to mine and added some for his...and wow on both soups! So you don't have to add the cream if you don't want it, its a great soup both ways.

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Chance

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

Not what I had expected...but it was suprisingly good. I tripled the recipe to serve at my Oktoberfest this weekend. The ham bone added excellent flavor, and smelled really good while simmering. The only downfall was the soup smelled more flavorful than it actually was. I added a bit of chicken stock and used more leeks. In the end with a few touch-ups this soup turned out really well.

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