SWEET POTATO AND HAM SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds Sweet potatoes ; baked and removed from the skins
1/2 pound Onion ; diced
1/2 pound Celery ; diced
1 1/2 quarts Chicken broth
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 pound Ham ; diced
1 1/2 tablespoon Cumin ; ground
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 1/2 tablespoon Chili powder
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Garlic ; granulated
1 pint Fat free plain yogurt
4 ea Scallion ; sliced
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add celery and onion. Saute until onions begin to become translucent. Add cumin, oregano, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Saute for another five minutes, then add broth and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for an hour. Using an immersion blender, puree thoroughly until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups of the yogurt. Using a whisk, mix until the yogurt is incorporated. Simmer for 15 minutes, then using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Add the ham. Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt and a pinch of scallions.

chexontez
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I'm allergic to ham, so I substituted turkey bacon in this recipe. It turned out great!


Sulman Malik
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a very healthy and nutritious meal.


Joshua Dill
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. I love that I can just set it and forget it.


Margaret Cross
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Peter Oram
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Graham Dirks
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more spices next time.


Cecelya Stoltz
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very creamy.


Afzal Gill
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal.


Thisis_Zai_X_Music Zai Musics
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Justin Paikai
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Ali Haider Ali Heider
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Sadia Afrin
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love that it's made with simple, healthy ingredients.


Kylenicholas Evans
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Quartz Bessinger
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of sweet potato and ham. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Said Zaki
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I tried this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sweet potato and ham were perfect together, and the soup was nice and thick and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


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