Ham, Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

By MJH

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 C onion, diced
• 1 chipotle chili, seeded and minced
• 1 tbsp of adobo sauce (sauce that the peppers are packed in)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 6 C chicken broth
• 2 C sweet potatoes, diced
• 2 cans (14.5) oz white beans, undrained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb ham steak, diced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp honey

Details

Adapted from heatherlikesfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Over medium-high heat, saute onion, garlic, and chipotle chili in olive oil until the onion starts to soften.

Stir in Dijon mustard and chicken broth, sweet potato, bay leaf and undrained beans.

Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.

Stir in ham, honey, and Worcestershire sauce and cook just until the ham is heated through.