CREAMY LEEK AND SPINACH SOUP

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Creamy leek, spinach, and ham soup. Serve with a nice bread.

Provided by Kim Playfair

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Spinach Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ tablespoons butter
1 leek (white part only), chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 ham bone
2 cups plain yogurt
2 egg yolks
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir leek and spinach until leek is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into leek mixture and cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, until mixture flour is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove stockpot from heat.
  • Mix broth, ham, and ham bone into leek mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat until soup is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Blend yogurt, egg yolks, salt, and pepper together in a blender or food processor until smooth; carefully stir into soup. Cook soup until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Remove and discard ham bone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 367.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Aayan Abbasi
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This soup is simply divine! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Lucky Nathaniel
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This soup is my new go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe!


Janaki shenusha
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I love how versatile this soup is. I've made it with different types of greens, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different spices, depending on my mood. This soup is a keeper!


Birsing Tamang
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


rehman randhawa
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I'm not usually a fan of leek soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks were cooked perfectly, and the spinach and cream added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Andre Mitchell
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the leeks and spinach give it a nice boost of nutrients. I also love the addition of nutmeg and white pepper, which give the soup a warm and inviting flavor.


Dudue Sibanda
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one definitely caught my attention. The combination of leeks, spinach, and cream sounded so delicious, and I was not disappointed. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the nutmeg and white pepper ad


Irfan Hashmi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leeks and spinach that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. It turned out so well, and I'm so glad I didn't waste the vegetables.


Naim Rahman
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I was looking for a healthy and delicious soup recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The leeks and spinach are packed with nutrients, and the cream and cheese add a touch of indulgence without being too heavy. I will definitely be adding this


kestrel optism
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful! I love the combination of leeks and spinach, and the cream and Parmesan cheese make it extra rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this soup again.


MadHatressAdAstra
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this soup without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.


Bhutto Anooshah
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This leek and spinach soup was a delightful surprise! The flavors of the leeks, spinach, and cream blended perfectly, creating a rich and velvety texture. The nutmeg and white pepper added a touch of warmth and spice, making this soup a perfect comfo