Potato, Leek & Ham Soup

I found this in a magazine. I have not tried it yet.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  leeks, washed and peeled
• 1  kg potato, peeled and chopped
• 1  liter water
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable stock powder
• 375  ml evaporated milk, low fat
• 100  g lean ham, sliced
• 1  teaspoon parsley, chopped
•  pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Add leek and potatoes. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add combined vegetable stock powder and water to pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Place mixtrure in food processor, and process until smooth.
4. Return soup to pan and bring to the boil. Stir in evaporated milk and add ham. Simmer for 1 minute. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Stir in parsley before serving.