Savory Italian Sweet Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
A comforting sweet potato soup with a savory twist of Italian spices and the richness of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, sauté until translucent.
- Add peeled and chopped sweet potatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot, crumbled turkey bacon, and fresh basil on top.
Notes
- Ensure to blend the soup in batches if using a traditional blender to avoid spills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg