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.

andry fameno
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sky Austin
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This soup is divine! The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the pancetta adds a wonderful smoky flavor. The rosemary croutons are the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Trevon Moore
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I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and it's also a very affordable meal. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, pancetta, and rosemary. The soup is also very easy to make


chris allgood
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch.


Christopher Allan
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. The pancetta and rosemary croutons are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


MTP124 LIFE
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Zarak khan
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of sweet potatoes, pancetta, and rosemary. The soup is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Elix phantom
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Divyancy shah
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of sweet potatoes, pancetta, and rosemary. The soup is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Amin Ahsan Ojoy
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


AK Birds l0vEr
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This soup is divine! The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the pancetta adds a wonderful smoky flavor. The rosemary croutons are the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


I. Cisne Sanchez
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I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and it's also a very affordable meal. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, pancetta, and rosemary. The soup is also very easy to make


Shakeel Naaz
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch.


Zain Umrani
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. The pancetta and rosemary croutons are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahtasham Joura
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Carrington Mtaba
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of sweet potatoes, pancetta, and rosemary. The soup is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Segun Likosi
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and rosemary croutons add a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Simon G
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet potato and pancetta combination. The rosemary croutons are a great addition too. I will definitely be making this again.


BD FREE FIRE ID SELL
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandhujutt
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This sweet potato soup is absolutely divine! The combination of sweet potatoes, pancetta, and rosemary croutons is simply heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with just the right amoun