Ramps (Wild Leeks) Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 onions, peeled and chopped
3 cups water
1 cup cooked ham, diced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups fresh ramps, cleaned and minced (both white and green parts)
butter, for garnish

Preparation

Peel and dice potatoes and onions; place in large saucepan and add water, diced ham, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are just done.
Add ramps; cook five minutes more.
Mix the flour into the milk; stir briskly to make a smooth emulsion.
Add to soup; bring just to boiling point.
Serve hot with a small pat of butter in each bowl to garnish.