This is a regular for me on snowy nights. I started putting sweet potatoes in about 10 years ago.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp oil
1 lb ham, diced, or 1/2 lb ham and 1/2 lb smoked sausage
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cups water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 large or 4-5 medium potatoes, cut into 1" cubes. I normally use red or Yukon gold.
1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1" cubes
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 cups milk
1 can cream-style corn
4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp then crumbled
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ham (and sausage, if using) and brown on all sides (3-5 minutes). Remove from pot.
2. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until translucent. Return the ham to the pot.
3. Add water, salt, pepper, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low. Add milk and corn. Heat, but do not let come to a boil, for 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon and serve.
