#1,604: Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup

I was looking for a super fast paleo-ish/veggie recipe that I could easily (and quickly) eat for breakfast.  I am NOT a big breakfast eater and have a very hard time finding the time to sit down and actually eat a real meal (hello protein bars!).  So I figured this might be an easy soup to try and make (and eat) in the morning.  I was happily surprised not only how much I liked this recipe, but that I was actually able to find some time to eat it in the morning.  Back to school is rough on teachers too!!

I will probably make this recipe again this week...it's a great back up to have in the fridge when you are short on time!

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
4 cups chicken broth, or more for desired consistency\
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne
4 slices bacon

Place the bacon into a large skillet and cook until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble into pieces. Set aside.

Transfer one tablespoon of the bacon fat to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, pepper, and cayenne. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is soft. Add the sweet potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

Using an immersion blender, puree ingredients in the pot until smooth. (Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender.) Serve warm garnished with crumbled bacon.