Sweet Potato Bisque - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 8 bacon strips, finely chopped -
• 6 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups) -
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) -
• 3 garlic cloves, minced -
• 3 cups water -
• 1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed -
• 3 bay leaves -
• 2-1/2 teaspoons curry powder -
• 3/4 teaspoon salt -
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika -
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper -
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream -
• 1 cup sour cream -
• MINTED CHILI OIL: -
• 18 mint sprigs, chopped -
• 3 tablespoons olive oil -
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar -
• 1/4 teaspoon salt -
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper -