So summer is pretty much over, now it’s time to break out the slow cooker for some hearty soups and stews. This Slow Cooker Syn Free Ham, Leek and Potato Soup is just the thing for lunch or an evening meal when the nights start drawing in.
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This Slow Cooker Syn Free Ham, Leek and Potato Soup couldn’t be easier. Who would have thought 4 simple ingredients could be so tasty?!
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It’s a slow cooker and a pressure cooker, which means you can cook recipes like this Slow Cooker Syn Free Ham, Leek and Potato Soup in about 30 minutes.
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Syn Free Ham, Leek and Potato Soup
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Servings |
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| people | 5 minutes | 4 hours |
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Calories |
Weight Watchers |
Slimming World |
| 306kcal |
7 Smart Points (Flex/Freestyle) |
Zero Syns |
| Per people | Per people | Per people |
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INGREDIENTS
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- 2 Leeks cut into chinks
- 400 g Gammon Joint cut into chunks, all visible fat removed
- 800 g Potatoes cut into chunks
- 1.5 ltr Chicken stock or veg stock (using 2 stock cubes for 1.5 ltr)
- Frylight
INSTRUCTIONS
- First sauté the leeks in a few sprays of Frylight, then add them to the slow cooker. If you use an Instant Pot set it to sauté
- When the leeks start to soften add the ham and the potatoes
- Top up with the stock
- Set to slow cook for 4 hours, or until the ham is tender and the potatoes soft
- When everything is cooked if you want the soup a bit thicker roughly mash up some of the potato, with a potato masher, just enough to thicken the soup slightly, then cook for another 30 minutes or so
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I made this on Monday and it is very filling and you don’t miss the bread.
Try smoked gammon for that extra kick. IT’S fab
Hi Marie,
Yummmmm! Sounds delish!
I added some fat free fromage frais from the creaminess and at was spot on
Hi there,
That’s a great idea 🙂
Hi there. How long would you cook it in the instant pot?
Hi Claire
It would probably take 15-20 minutes (Natural Pressure Release) if using the pressure cooker
What temp should the slow cooker be at? Thanks
Hi Danielle
Medium to high setting is fine. You can cook it on low but it will need a few more hours
Can this soup be frozen
Hi Diane,
Yes it can 😊
Could this be done with leftover cooked gammon?
Hi Jo,
Yes! That would be delish!
How long would you cook this on the hob for if you don’t have a slow or pressure cooker? Thanks 😊
Hi Becky
If you’re cooking on the hob, use a lid and simmer for approx 20-25 minutes, until the ham pieces are cooked and the potatoes are tender. You may need to top up with more stock, as some of the liquid will evaporate. Hope that helps.
Hi how much water to add or is it just the 1.5 ltr of stock
Hi Dave,
Just the stock 😊
Hi how long on the hob ?? Don’t have a slow cooker 😣
Hi Paula
I would cook on the hob with a lid on the pan for 20-25 mins, until the ham is cooked and the potatoes are tender. Keep an eye on the levels and add more stock if necessary. (It will evaporate more quickly due to being cooked on the hob.) Hope that helps.
Hi,
I have a soup maker. If I cut the gammon into slightly smaller chunks do you think it’d still work? I think the standard setting takes 20-25 mins to cook.
Hi Maria
If you were cooking this soup on the hob, you’d need to cook for around 25 mins, so I would have thought the soup maker will work too. Just check the ham at the end of the cooking time to make sure it’s cooked thoroughly.
Going to try this very soon. Tempted to add a can of butter beans too (not that the recipe needs it I just love them) would be lush half mashed with the potatoes at the end. Thanks for another winner 🙂
Hi Jackie
Adding a can of butter beans would really help to bulk this soup out. We love them! You’ll have to give this recipe a try, too! http://pinchofnom.com/recipes/syn-free-carrot-and-butter-bean-soup-slimming-world/
Can this be done on the stove instead of a slow cooker don’t really want to have to go out and buy one x
Hi Louise
Yes, the recipe can be cooked on the hob. Simmer until the vegetables, particularly the potatoes, are tender. You’ll also need to ensure that the gammon is cooked through. You may need to add some more boiling water to stop it getting too thick, as the liquid will evaporate on the hob much more quickly than in the slow cooker. Hope that helps.
Hi does the soup need blending at the end?
Also could I leave it on low heat for 9 hours whilst I’m at work
Thanks
Hi Hananh
Step 5 in the recipe suggests that you can roughly mash some of the soup if you’d like a slightly thicker texture, but it’s designed to be a rustic-style chunky soup, so no need to blend. 🙂
Could you add some fat free quark to this to make it creamier?
Hi Sheila
This recipe gives a thick and satisfying soup. Quark isn’t really necessary, and you run the risk of it splitting in the hot liquid, which would spoil the flavour and texture of the soup. 🙂
Im doing mine in the slow cooker but i forgot to saute the leeks does it matter?
Hi Megan
It’ll be fine. 🙂
Could this be made in a soup maker if you cooked the ham first and set it to chunky ? T I A
Hi Lynda
We haven’t tried this recipe in a soup maker, but there’s no reason why it wouldn’t work. You will obviously need to ensure that the ham is fully cooked. Let us know how you get on with it. 🙂
Hi do you need to soak the gammon first?
Hi Rebecca
I ususally soak any gammon joint overnight to reduce the chance of it being too salty. 🙂
Hi could I add peas to this recipe.
Hi Amena
Absolutely! You can add any vegetables you fancy. Peas are a ‘P’ food, too! Full of protein. 🙂
I made this today in my slow cooker for 12 hours on low but the potatoes werent cooked well. I used jacket potatoes.
Unsmoked gammon joint isn’t too salty.
All in all a lovely soup.
Hi Kate
It’s often the case that root vegetables take longest to cook in the slow cooker. It might help to cut them into smaller pieces next time. Glad you enjoyed the soup! 🙂