MAPLE BACON SWEET POTATO SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

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Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, maple syrup, butter, yellow onion, sweet potato, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, chicken broth, heavy cream, cinnamon

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 strips bacon
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for brushing onto bacon
1 tablespoon butter
½ yellow onion, diced
2 lb sweet potato
¼ tablespoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup chicken broth
heavy cream, optional
cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • Lay 3 slices of bacon on a greased pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flip once halfway through.
  • Dab off any extra oil and brush maple syrup on both sides of the bacon.
  • Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes (until the bacon is crispy).
  • Cut up the bacon into small pieces and set aside for garnishing the soup later.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp. of butter. Add in the onion, stir, and cook on medium heat until fragrant.
  • Add in the sweet potatoes, chicken broth, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes have softened. Add 2 tbsp of maple syrup and stir.
  • Then blend with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend in batches until smooth and well-combined.
  • Serve up and garnish with heavy cream (optional), the maple bacon, and a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 14 grams

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