SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH FRIED PANCETTA AND ROSEMARY CROUTONS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Food Processor     Potato     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Rosemary     Bacon     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3-ounce) package thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup (scant) sliced shallots (3 large)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 cups mashed peeled red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
3 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1 cup (1/3-inch) cubes country-style sourdough bread

Steps:

  • Sauté pancetta in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels.
  • Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to drippings in same saucepan; add shallots and reduce heat to medium. sauté until shallots are soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon rosemary, then mashed sweet potatoes and 31/2 cups broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree soup in blender or processor if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 11/2 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and sauté until croutons are crisp and golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top with croutons and pancetta and serve.

OFFICIAL AARIJSAKIB
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This soup is just ok. I wouldn't make it again.


Thabang
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The soup was too thick for my liking. I would add more broth next time.


Travis Wells
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The soup was a little bland. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Wajad Ali wajad ali
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This soup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would add less sugar next time.


Kamrul asif official
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I didn't have any rosemary, so I used thyme instead. It was still very tasty.


Gul Muhammad
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I'm allergic to pancetta, so I used bacon instead. It turned out great!


Idris Fawas
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Riasat Ali
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This is the best sweet potato soup I've ever had. The flavors are amazing.


Hammad Mughal
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Leon Leon
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Kayle Hardy
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so comforting and flavorful.


Nikholai Cunin
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet potatoes, pancetta, and rosemary was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.