Sweet Potato Bisque Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bacon strips, finely chopped; 6 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups); 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups water; 1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed; 3 bay leaves; 2-1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup sour cream; 18 mint sprigs, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

8 bacon strips, finely chopped
6 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
3 bay leaves
2-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
18 mint sprigs, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan.
2
Add carrots and onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
3
Stir in water, sweet potatoes, bay leaves, curry, salt, cinnamon, paprika and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir in cream and sour cream just until blended. Cool.
4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mint, oil, sugar, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
5
Process bisque in batches in a blender until smooth; return all to the pan. Heat through (do not boil). Ladle bisque into bowls; drizzle with minted chili oil.

1579

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bacon strips, finely chopped, 6 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups), 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup), 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Bisque

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