Southwestern Sweet Potato and Zucchini Soup
with bacon

Name: Southwestern Sweet Potato and Zucchini Soup
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Coriander, ground; 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (opt); 2 cloves Garlic, chopped; 12 oz Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 8 oz Carrots, chopped; 8 oz Zucchini, cubed; 12 strips Bacon, chopped; 1 Tbsp Chives, chopped; 3 1/2 cups Stock, any type; 3 Tbsp Tahini

Active: 40 Total: 40

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Southwestern Sweet Potato and Zucchini Soup

Packed with colorful vegetables and topped with crisp bacon, this chowder offers a great way to make use of fresh summer produce. Tahini adds richness and gives the chowder a creamy base.
Smarts: Soups make great freezer meals, so be sure to freeze any leftovers for an easy and quick meal later this season.

Ingredients

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Southwestern Sweet Potato and Zucchini Soup:

Cumin - 1 tsp
Coriander, ground - 1 tsp
Paprika, smoked - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
Sweet potatoes - 12 oz , peeled and cubed
Carrots - 8 oz , chopped
Zucchini - 8 oz , cubed
Bacon - 12 strips , chopped
Chives - 1 Tbsp , chopped
Stock, any type - 3 1/2 cups
Tahini - 3 Tbsp

Prep

Make spice blend - Combine cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Garlic / Sweet potatoes / Carrots / Zucchini / Bacon - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Chives - Chop chives.

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Make

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon and saute until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to set bacon out on a paper towel-lined plate.
Drain all but 1 Tbsp / 15 mL (for 4 servings; adjust if customizing) of bacon grease from the pan.
To remaining bacon grease in the pan, add carrots and saute for 4 to 5 minutes to get them started cooking. Add zucchini and saute for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add spice blend and garlic and saute until fragrant, ~1 minute.
Add in stock and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
When chowder is boiling, reduce heat to a low simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, ~15 minutes.
When potatoes are tender, remove lid. Stir in tahini. Taste and season with some salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with bacon and chives. Enjoy!

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