Day After Easter Soup Recipe

Name: Day After Easter Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence; 1 teaspoon minced chives; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 5 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham; 1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
5 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

1
In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth, water, parsley, herbes de Provence, chives, celery seed and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2
Cut tips off asparagus and set aside. Cut stalks into 1/2-in. pieces; add to pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Cool slightly.
3
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in asparagus tips; cover and simmer 5-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in ham and cream; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Day After Easter Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Day After Easter Soup

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