Turkey Sweet Potato Soup
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Turkey Sweet Potato Soup
The sweet potatoes and peas add a unique, slightly sweet flavor to this
delicately flavored soup. It's a delicious use of leftover turkey.
Ingredients You'll Need
2-1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes or yams
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup water
10-1/2 oz. can condensed chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 16 oz. pkg.)
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 cups milk
Directions
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine sweet potatoes, celery, onion, marjoram, thyme, cayenne, water and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in turkey peas and bacon.
In small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk; blend well.
Slowly stir into soup; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Makes 8 cups.
