Sweet Potato, Leek, and Ham Soup
Photo: Oxmoor House
This brightly colored soup is perfect for chilly fall evenings and is ready in just 40 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ham; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove ham from pan; set aside.
Step 2
Add leek to pan; coat with cooking spray. Cook leek, covered, 5 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons water to pan, if needed, to prevent burning.
Step 3
Add sweet potato and next 4 ingredients, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until sweet potato is very tender. Place half of potato mixture in a blender or food processor. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Process until smooth. Pour puree into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining mixture. Return pureed mixture to pan. Stir in 3/4 cup reserved ham. Ladle soup into bowls; top servings evenly with 1/4 cup reserved ham. Garnish with sliced leek and onions, if desired.
Chef's Notes
Prechopped sweet potato is now available in most grocery stores. If you're unable to find it, peel and cube two small sweet potatoes to measure about 3 cups.
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kdmccrayz's Review
Very thick and yummy. Filling too. Loved the vegetable base. Great color for serving at a party.
Great with a few additions!
I sautee'd all veggies prior to adding to the base. I did not bother to puree' the soup, as I like more texture. I felt the soup came out very sweet, so I added some ground chipolte pepper and some fresh lemon juice to balance it out. Yum!
Good but not pretty
The flavor turned out okay on this, but the leeks turned the puree a sickly green color; not at all the orange depicted. I'm surprised nobody else had this problem. Next time I would saute the ham and leeks together, then remove both before cooking (and pureeing) the sweet potatoes. It's nothing spectacular but a good, quick winter soup to throw together when I have the ingredients on-hand.
dcous52's Review
Very tasty soup after it is doctored up with some spice. I added salt, curry, nutmeg, and chili powder.
rachrevisky's Review
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PartORD's Review
I heart this soup. I double the leeks and cook the sweet potatoes a bit longer, but it's so good, it's worth the slightly extra time.
Phoebegetsfit's Review
Very tasty recipe that I will definitely be making again! I added extra ham and sweet potatoes to make more.
yumsville's Review
I love this soup!! I used homemade veggie and chicken stock and plain yogurt instead of the milk. I used chipotle and nutmeg salt and pepper for seasoning. I fried some leeks and green onions dredged in cornstarch for garnish. I actually omitted the cheddar cheese...first time ever:>
MargoMcHugh1's Review
Added nutmeg, chilli pepper and curry. Also instead of water and evaporated milk used 2cups skim milk and 5oz water. Topped with a little shredded cheese. Yum!
categaudet's Review