Sweet Potato Soup with Rosemary-Ham Croutons

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 4 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth 
  • 1 (5-oz) can evaporated milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg cubed ham
  • 1 tsp dried crushed rosemary

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in potato, broth, milk, and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook ham and rosemary in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until ham is browned.
  3. Place soup in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid. Place a towel over opening to avoid splatters. Process until smooth.
  4. Divide soup between 2 bowls; top with ham croutons.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded colby-Jack cheese
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened
  • ½ (16-oz) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch-thick slices

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler. Stir together cheese and butter; spread over bread slices. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until toasted.

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