Sweet Potato-Peanut Soup With Ham Croutons Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato-Peanut Soup With Ham Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, celery, and garlic, and saute 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.

1719

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3/4 cup chopped celery, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato-Peanut Soup With Ham Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato-Peanut Soup With Ham Croutons

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