* Exported from MasterCook *

Potato Leek Soup with Ham

Recipe By amsel in dis Dress
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : crock pot soups/chowders


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 14 oz. cans chicken broth
8 large potatoes -- peeled and cubed
3 leeks - white & light green part only -- chopped
2 large carrots -- peeled and cubed
3 cups chopped ham
5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces evaporated milk
shredded American cheese -- if desired
chopped chives -- for garnish

Put all ingredients except milk, cheese, and chives in 4.5 quart crackpot.
Cover and cook on Low 10-12 hours. (High 7-8 hours)
Add milk during last hour.
Serve topped with shredded cheese and chopped chives (optional).

Yield:
"4 quarts"


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Per serving: 2920 Calories (kcal); 168g Total Fat; (51% calories from fat);
127g Protein; 229g Carbohydrate; 461mg Cholesterol; 9077mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 11 1/2 Grain(Starch); 11 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;
26 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

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