Sweet Potato Soup With Fried Pancetta And Rosemary Croutons Recipes

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stockpot, melt the butter and oil together over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, rosemary and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the rosemary stems. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and thick. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese and maple syrup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.
• Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.

ROSEMARY SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In dutch oven over medium high heat,combine chicken broth,sweet potatoes,carrots and 2 tsp.
• Rosemary.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low,cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• In medium skillet,combine butter,onion and garlic over medium heat.
• Stirring constantly,cook 8 minutes or until onions are translucent,transfer to large food processor.
• Reserving liquid,transfer sweet potato mixture to food processor,process until smooth.
• Stir pureed mixture into liquid.
• Stir in orange juice,salt and peppers.
• Return to low heat,cook 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Garnish each serving with fresh rosemary.