Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2        tablespoons  Olive oil
     1/4           cup  Chopped tasso - (about 2 oz)
     1/4           cup  Chopped shallots
  2                     Garlic cloves - minced
  2               cups  Peeled -- 1/2" diced sweet
                        potatoes
  1                cup  Light broth or water
  1                cup  Heavy cream
  2               cups  Milk
  2        tablespoons  Flour
  1              pound  Crabmeat
  3        tablespoons  Chopped chives
                        Salt -- to taste
                        Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

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.

Nutritional Information:

461 Calories (kcal); 34g Total Fat; (66% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 187mg Cholesterol; 416mg Sodium