Ingredients

• 3 T butter
• 3 C leeks (white and pale-green parts), chopped
• 6 t fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 1/4 lb broccoli crowns, chopped (about 8 C)
• 4 C chicken broth
• 1/2 lb smoked ham, bite-size cubes

Instructions

1. In a soup pot, saute the leeks and thyme in butter until softened. Add the broccoli and broth and boil covered until the vegetables are tender.
2. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
3. Return the soup to the pot, adjust the seasoning, add the ham to warm, and serve.

Adapted from Bon Appetit Essential Soups, Stews & Chilis, pg 37

Contributed by: Skip