Ham and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients (21)

• FOR THE SOUP:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 to 4 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 4 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 5 to 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• FOR THE ROUX:
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped fresh parsley