Sweet Potato Soup with Ham and Leeks ~ YUM!

It’s been a long time since I've posted a recipe. Here's a good one! Let me know if you try it.

Sweet Potato Soup with 

Ham and Leeks

Soup Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 lb fully-cooked ham, cut into small dice (about 1 cup)

1 large leek, cleaned well and sliced thin (about 1 ½ cups)

3-4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 3 cups)

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

1 can chicken broth (about 14 ounces)

1 cup water

1 small can evaporated milk (about 5 ounces)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Garnish (optional):

Sour cream

Thinly sliced scallions

Put the oil in a pot and fry the ham cubes, stirring constantly, until slightly crispy on the edges (about 5 minutes). Remove the ham from the pot. Add leeks and cook until slightly wilted. Add the sweet potatoes, garlic, sage, chicken broth, water, and evaporated milk. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Place half the soup into a blender (secure the lid by placing a kitchen towel over the top to prevent splatters) and puree until smooth. Return to the soup pot and add the ham. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish each bowl with sour cream and sliced scallions. Enjoy!