YIELD Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 small leek, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 pound ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and coarsely choppedPREPARATION:
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and garlic. Cook and stir until leek is tender.
- Add ham, sweet potatoes, chicken broth and thyme to saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir spinach into soup. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes more or until spinach is wilted. Serve immediately.
