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Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons Recipe

Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons Recipe

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Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons

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Ingredients:

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1 (3-oz) package thinly sliced pancetta ( italian bacon), chopped
3 tbsp butter, divided
1 cup (scant) sliced shallots (3 large)
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 cups mashed peeled red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
3 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1 cup (1/3-inch) cubes country-style sourdough bread

Directions:

Sauté pancetta in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels.
Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to drippings in same saucepan; add shallots and reduce heat to medium. sauté until shallots are soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon rosemary, then mashed sweet potatoes and 31/2 cups broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree soup in blender or processor if necessary.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 11/2 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and sauté until croutons are crisp and golden, about 3 minutes.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with croutons and pancetta and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	212.53 Kcal (890 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.79g	21%
Cholesterol	31.19mg	10%
Sodium	708.3mg	30%
Potassium	249.68mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.68g	6%
Sugars	2.91g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.28g	9%
Protein	5.22g	10%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	40.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	60.46 Kcal (253 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.92g	21%
Cholesterol	8.87mg	10%
Sodium	201.49mg	30%
Potassium	71.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.03g	6%
Sugars	0.83g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	9%
Protein	1.48g	10%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	26%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	11.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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