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| sweet potatoes: 3 lbs |
| onions (chopped): 1/2 cup |
| maple syrup: 1/4 cup |
| garlic: 1 clove |
| ground sage: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/8 tsp |
| chicken broth: 14 oz |
| water: 1 cup |
| half and half cream: 1/2 cup |
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1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine sweet potatoes, onion, maple-flavor syrup, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Pour broth and the water over all.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
3. Using a potato masher, mash the soup until desired consistency.* Whisk in half-and-half until well mixed. If desired, sprinkle each serving with crumbled bacon and green onion. Makes 6 servings.