Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise (about 2 large)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)

1. Place potatoes, cut sides down, in an 11 x 7-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/4 cup water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly; discard potato skins.
2. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; saute 1 minute or until translucent. Stir in cumin and red pepper. Add stock to pan; bring to a boil. Place half of sweet potato and half of stock mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters); blend until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining sweet potato and stock mixture. Stir in salt. Divide soup evenly among 6 bowls; sprinkle cooked bacon and Parmesan cheese evenly over top. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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sweet potatoes, water, olive oil, onion, ground cumin, red pepper, chicken, salt, bacon, parmesan cheese, flatleaf parsley

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