Sweet Potato, Potato, Leek, and Ham Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 345 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir leek and ham mixture into potatoes and broth. Add half-and-half; season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.