Scottish tattie soup {tattie Scottish for potato }
by margaret rose leishman
(EDINBURGH )
Use 4 large potatoes, preferably ayrshie, 2 leeks, 4 carrots, 1 small turnip, 1 ham shank or 2 ham stock cubes and salt to taste.
Only use white of the leeks.
Put ham shank or stock cubes into a fairly large pot of boiling water.
Slice leeks, dice other vegetables and add to pot. Turn down heat and leave to simmer for 1 hour 10 minutes.
Before serving remove ham shank. Serve with bread or rolls.