This Ham and Sweet Potato Soup is a comforting blend of creamy, cheesy richness, packed with savory ham and tender sweet potatoes, and makes for a hearty, flavorful meal.
Servings : 6servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Soup
2tablespoonsolive oil,divided
1cupdiced cooked ham
1tablespoonbutter
1smallyellow onion,diced
3 to 4cupspeeled and cubed sweet potatoes,about 1/2-inch cubes
2carrots,cut into rounds
4ribscelery,sliced
3clovesgarlic,minced
1teaspoondried basil
1teaspoondried parsley
½teaspoondried thyme
½teaspoonsalt,or to taste
½teaspoonfresh ground black pepper,or to taste
5 to 6cupslow sodium chicken broth
For the Roux
4tablespoonsbutter
4tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2cupsmilk
¾cupshredded cheddar cheese
chopped fresh parsley,for garnish, optional
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or a large soup pot. Add the diced ham to the heated oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Remove it from the pot and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the pot and 1 tablespoon butter; cook over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
Stir in the diced onions, chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in garlic, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 more minute.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil; lower to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
In the meantime, make the roux and melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk the flour into the butter with a fork.
Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the mixture is thickened.
Slowly stir in the milk and stir until completely smooth. Continue to cook and stir for 4 minutes, or until mixture is thickened. Stir in the cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the ham back into the soup, then, pour the roux into the soup, and cook for 5 more minutes or until heated through.
Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.