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Sweet Potato Bacon Soup

A little savory, a little sweet and a lot of comfort wrapped up in one bowl.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz thick cut bacon cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 2 green apples
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 cups chicken broth divided
  • 13 oz canned coconut milk
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Turn instant pot to saute function and add chopped bacon. Cook, stirring and flipping occasionally, until bacon is crisp on both sides.
  • While bacon is cooking, prep sweet potatoes, apples and onions. Peel and roughly chop sweet potatoes and cored apples into even pieces. Dice onion.
  • When bacon is crisp, remove from instant pot with slotted spoon and place on paper towel to absorb any additional grease.
  • Add diced onions and a pinch of salt to remaining bacon fat in instant pot. Saute until onions begin to caramelize and brown, about 5-7minutes.
  • Deglaze pan by adding 1 cup of chicken broth and stirring to get any stuck delicious bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add sweet potatoes and apples to broth. Put lid on instant pot, set vent to seal and switch function to manual, pressure cooking for 7 minutes.
  • Allow pressure to release naturally for 5-7 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Add remaning chicken stock, 1 tsp sage and 1/2 tsp salt to pot. Puree with immersion blender until smooth.
  • Taste for salt and pepper and adjust. Pour in canned coconut milk and blend once more until combined.
  • Serve in individuals bowls, topped with bacon pieces and fresh cracked pepper.