Sweet Potato-Peanut Soup with Ham Croutons |
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Prep Time: 23 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 68 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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The peanut flavor in this rich appetizer soup makes the ham croutons completely addictive. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine |
1 medium onion, chopped |
3/4 cup chopped celery |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
6 cups chicken broth |
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary |
2 cups cubed cooked ham |
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter |
1 cup whipping cream |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth, potato, and chopped rosemary. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until potato is very tender.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, and cook until browned and crisp on all sides. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. Process potato mixture, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return potato mixture to Dutch oven; stir in peanut butter. Cook over medium-low heat until soup is smooth, stirring often. Stir in whipping cream, salt, and pepper; cook until thoroughly heated.
4. To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with ham. Garnish, if desired.
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