Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Ham

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1-lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
  • ½ lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ onion, cut into wedges
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg ham steak, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss together squash, potato, onion, 1 Tbsp oil, salt and pepper on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; spread in an even layer.
  3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Meanwhile, heat remaining ½ Tbsp oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven; add ham, and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. Remove ham and drain on paper towels.
  6. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute.
  7. Stir in squash mixture, broth, and thyme; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  8. Pour soup into the container of a blender, remove center piece from blender lid and cover with a towel; process until smooth.
  9. Top servings with ham.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (8.5-oz) box cornbread mix
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions.
  2. Stir together softened butter and honey; serve with cornbread.

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