Creamy Sweet Potato & Bacon Soup

Instructions

1. Step
   In a soup pot, cook bacon over medium high heat until crispy. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towel lined plate. Reduce heat to medium; discard all but 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the bacon fat. Add butter to pot.​
2. Step
   Stir in sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, and onions and cook for about 10 minutes or until onions start to soften. Stir in garlic and sage; cook for 1 minute. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes or until vegetables are very soft.
3. Step
   Using an immersion blender, puree soup. Alternatively, ladle into blender or food processor in batches to puree. Stir in cream, salt, and pepper and heat through.
4. Step
   Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with bacon, cheese (if using), and parsley.