Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 None onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, quartered
  • 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/3 lbs potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 2/3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus additional, for garnish

Method

  • Melt butter in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and bacon, stirring, until onion has softened.
  • Add wine, potatoes and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring, for 2 mins. Add stock and 2 cups water; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 15 mins, or until vegetables have softened.
  • Blend or process soup, in batches, until smooth; return to same cleaned pan. Add cream and rosemary; stir until heated through. Garnish with additional rosemary.