Broccoli, Ham, and Sweet Potato Soup
Description
There's nothing like a hearty soup to warm you up on a chilly day! This twist on ham and broccoli soup also includes sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 cup diced red onion
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1 1/2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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6 cups water
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1/2 cup diced ham
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2 cubes chicken bouillon
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2 cups broccoli florets
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1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook onion until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sweet potato and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water, ham, and bouillon cubes; bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and until it reaches your desired tenderness, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and add to the soup. Serve immediately.