Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe – The Ultimate Comfort Soup for Fall

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk provides creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-effective option.

Chop one medium yellow onion and set aside.

Chop one celery rib and set aside.

Mince two garlic cloves and set aside.

Peel and chop two pounds of sweet potatoes into one inch pieces and set aside.

Cut half a pound of bacon into half inch pieces.

Cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and leave 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.

Add chopped onions and celery to the pot with bacon grease; sauté for about 4 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in diced sweet potatoes, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.

Pour in four cups of chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.

Remove thyme sprig before pureeing the soup.

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.

Stir in most of the can of coconut milk, bring to a light boil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with crispy bacon, parsley, and a swirl of coconut milk before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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