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