A smooth, rich bisque.

Sweet Potato Bisque

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 new potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups flavorful chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; add bacon.
2. Cook for about 2 minutes to render the fat.
3. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add the orange juice and reduce to thick syrup.
4. Add the potatoes and stock and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Add SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking and cayenne.
7. Ladle mixture into a blender and pure thoroughly in batches; strain and season with salt and pepper. If the soup is too thick, thin with a little chicken or vegetable stock.
8. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories 180 | Calories from Fat 45 | Fat 5.0g (sat 1.0g) | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 860mg | Carbohydrates 29g | Fiber 3g | Sugars 8g | Protein 5g

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