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New England Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 14.5-ounce cans chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk
• Crisp-cooked, chopped up bacon (optional)
• Sliced green onion (optional)

Directions

1. In a slow cooker combine all ingredients except half-and-half, bacon and green onion.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
3. Using a potato masher, mash sweet potatoes until desired consistency.
4. Stir in half-and-half.
5. Sprinkle each serving with bacon and green onion.

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