Winter Roast Soup with Coconut Bacon

Put all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.

Select speed 1, turn the machine on and quickly increase to the highest speed.

Use tamper to effectively press the ingredients into the blades if required whilst processing.

Blend for 5-6 minutes or until desired temperature is reached.

Stop the machine and serve.

Mix together in a bowl maple syrup, tamari and liquid smoke. Add coconut flakes to your mix and stir well.

Spread coconut flakes evenly over a baking tray lined with baking paper

Season over the top with paprika, salt and pepper

Bake on low heat in the oven (or a food dehydrator) for approx. 10-15 minutes depending on your oven. Be sure to keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly and your mix will be ruined.

Remove from oven when brown and slightly crisp and leave to cool. Coconut Bacon will continue to crisp once cooled.

Garnish your soup with crispy coconut bacon – yum!