Ham and Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. margarine
• 1/2 cup ham, julienned 2 inches long
• 1/2 cup carrots, julienned 2 inches long
• 1/2 cup turnips, julienned 2 inches long
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• 1/2 cup leeks, julienned 2 inches long
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup potatoes, julienned 2 inches long
• 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 package spinach, washed and blanched
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the ham, carrots, turnips and leeks over low heat.

Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the potatoes and water chestnuts. Continue cooking for 10 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

Add the spinach and green onion just before serving.

Source: Classic cuisine

By Raymonde G. from North Bay, Ontario