Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons⏱ 70 min total

Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons

Per 1 serving · 362 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
271
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    7.5g
    11% of calories
  • Carbs
    36g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    38% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons (362 g) has 271 calories, with 7.5 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (61% DV), thiamine (27% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 43% and 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
75cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.8g
Net carbs
32g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.9g
8.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A61%
  • Thiamine27%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%
  • Vitamin B625%
  • Iron27%
  • Copper24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber14%
  • Niacin14%
  • Folate (B9)14%
  • Pantothenic acid16%
  • Phosphorus14%
  • Selenium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium43%
  • Saturated fat32%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 35 minCook 35 min
  1. 1

    Finely chop rosemary and shallots. Coarsely chop bacon. Peel yams, cut into cubes and mash, enough for 2 cups. Cut bread into 1/3-inch cubes, enough for 1 cup.

  2. 2

    Saut pancetta in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels.

  3. 3

    Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to drippings in same saucepan; add shallots and reduce heat to medium. saut until shallots are soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon rosemary, then mashed sweet potatoes and 31/2 cups broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree soup in blender or processor if necessary.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, melt remaining 11/2 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and saute until croutons are crisp and golden, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Ladle soup into bowls. Top with croutons and pancetta and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (362 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A545 μg
61%
Vitamin C5 mg
5%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0.3 mg
27%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
25%
Folate (B9)56 μg
14%
Vitamin B120 μg
2%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline19 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium61 mg
6%
Iron2 mg
27%
Potassium433 mg
9%
Magnesium37 mg
9%
Phosphorus96 mg
14%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese1 mg
22%
Selenium10 μg
18%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene5 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid0.5 g—
Beta carotene5,679 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.3 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol71 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch21 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 271 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 51min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 33min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 38min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons?

One serving of Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons (1 serving) has 271 calories, which works out to 75 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons?

992 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Pancetta and Rosemary Croutons?

8.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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