Maple Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Croutons

Name: Maple Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: 8 oz bread cubes; 2 oz Parmesan cheese; 1 - 2 fresh sage leaves; 1 ½ oz unsalted butter; 1 oz olive oil; ¼ tsp salt; ¾ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1 Granny Smith apple; 4 oz yellow onion; 3 oz carrots; 1 garlic clove; ½ oz olive oil; 25 oz sweet potatoes; 2 oz maple syrup; 1 tsp grated ginger; ¾ tsp salt; ½ - 1 tsp dried sage; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ¼ tsp cinnamon; 22 - 24 oz vegetable stock; fresh sage leaves