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avermectin (iou) and Sweet Potato and Ham Soup (recipes)


avermectin (iou)



avermectin noun. L20.
[from mod. Latin averm(itilis) (see below), perh. formed as A-10 + Latin vermis worm: see -IN1.]
Pharmacology. Any of a group of compounds, isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis, which are macrocyclic lactones with a disaccharide ring attached and have anthelmintic and insecticidal properties.

Sweet Potato and Ham Soup (recipes)


Sweet Potato and Ham Soup

Yield: Makes 6 servings



Ingredients:



1tablespoon butter or margarine

1small leek, sliced

1clove garlic, minced

1/2pound ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

4cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and coarsely chopped









Preparation:





1.Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and garlic. Cook and stir until leek is tender.2.Add ham, sweet potatoes, chicken broth and thyme to saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.3.Stir spinach into soup. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes more or until spinach is wilted. Serve immediately.