Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon and Crispy Sage

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 8 strips bacon
• 16 whole fresh sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease
• 2 large celery stalks, (chopped)
• 2 large carrots, (peeled and chopped)
• 1 medium onion, (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large sweet potatoes, (peeled and chopped (about 3 cups))
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups apple juice
• ½ cup half and half cream