SWEET POTATO, POTATO, LEEK, AND HAM SOUP

Sweet Potato, Potato, Leek, and Ham Soup image

This is a simple and delicious soup to make for one of those cold fall days. The leeks and sweet potatoes make it a bit sweet, and they mix perfectly with the ham. You can serve immediately or let simmer for a few minutes.

Provided by KirstenF

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups chopped cooked ham
4 leeks, chopped
1 cup half-and-half
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, bring back to a boil, and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add leeks; cook and stir until leeks are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Do not allow the leeks to brown.
Stir leek and ham mixture into potatoes and broth. Add half-and-half; season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 444.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g