Sweet Potato Artichoke And Bacon Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine 5 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, leeks, 2 teaspoons thyme, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, parsnips, chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and the cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes and parsnips are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon and drippings to a large bowl.
• Add the bread, cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bacon and drippings. Season with salt and pepper and toss, then spread out on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, tossing once or twice, until toasted and the cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth (or puree in batches in a regular blender). Season with salt and more cayenne to taste. Thin with water as needed. Divide the soup among bowls. Top with a swirl of creme fraiche, the croutons and the remaining 2 teaspoons thyme.

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!

Steps:

• Gently cook the onion in the butter and oil for 3-4 minutes until soft, add the stock, season and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
• Add the artichokes and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the artichokes are cooked and the soup has thickened slightly.
• Blend a cup of the soup and return to the pan, then stir in some cream, if desired.
• Season to taste.
• While the soup is cooking, fry the bacon until crisp and then cut into small pieces.
• Sprinkle some on top of each bowl of soup along with some croutons, if desired.

Steps:

• Cut the vegetables and bacon into large chunks. Place all ingredients in the slow cooker.
• Fill the slow cooker with boiling water and cook on high for 3/4 hours or on low for 7/8 hours. Top up the water as required.
• Blend the soup until the consistency is smooth.