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- Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Paprika
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Paprika recipe
- Serves 4
- Easy
- Prep 10 mins
- Cook 20 mins
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Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 pack bacon, diced (optional)
- 2 tsp Schwartz Easy Garlic
- 2 tsp Schwartz Paprika
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 pints (1.1 litres) stock
- Schwartz Sea Salt and Black Pepper to season
Roasted sweet potatoes and paprika give this soup great flavour. Just leave out the bacon for a vegetarian option.
Method
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6.
Step 2
Toss the sweet potato with 2 tbs olive oil. Season and roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and soft.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan. Add the bacon, if using, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until brown and crispy.
Step 4
Add the Garlic and Paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the onion and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened but not browned.
Step 5
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and gently add the roasted sweet potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Remove half of the onion and potato mixture with a slotted spoon. Then carefully blend the remaining soup, until smooth. Return the onion and potato mixture to the pan. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season to taste.
Step 7
Cook’s Note:
Step 8
Simply use a vegetable stock and leave out the bacon for a delicious vegetarian option.
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