Title: A sweet potato-crab chowder
 Categories: E.
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      2 tb Olive oil
    1/4 c  (about 2 ounces) chopped
           Tasso
    1/4 c  Chopped shallots
      2    Cloves garlic, minced
      2 c  Peeled 1/2-inch diced sweet
           Potatoes
      1 c  Light broth or water
      1 c  Heavy cream
      2 c  Milk
      2 tb Flour
      1 lb Crabmeat
      3 tb Chopped chives
           Salt and black pepper
 
  In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the tasso and
  cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes.
  Add the garlic, sweet potatoes, and water and bring to a boil. Cover
  and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. In a medium
  bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, and flour. Add to the soup and
  cook until the mixture begins to thicken. Add the crabmeat and the
  chives. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Yields 4 entree
  portions, or 6-8 side portions