SWEET POTATO SOUP

2 cups milk

½ cup butter

1 cup water

2 medium sweet potatoes

2 cups chopped ham

1 cup diced onion

1 TBS fresh oregano

½ cup chopped fresh chives

2 TBS fresh chopped basil

1 TBS fresh chopped rosemary

2 cloves minced garlic

 

2 TBS corn starch mixed with 1 cup cold water

 

Bake sweet potato in microwave for 7 minutes on high so it is soft but not done.  While sweet potato is cooking heat milk and water in a large sauce pan.  Add chopped ham and all remaining ingredients to pan.  Dice sweet potato and add along with butter.  Let simmer for 10 minutes.  To avoid breaking up potatoes do not stir.  Add corn starch and water stirring gently to thicken.