Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Spinach Chowder

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Sweet Potato, Beef Bacon, and Spinach Chowder is perfect for any cool evening. Because it is such a quick dish to make, you can enjoy it any night of the week.

Sweet Potato Chowder with Bacon and Spinach - Healthy, Paleo Soup recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

To make Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Spinach Chowder, you will need:

  • beef bacon (or turkey)
  • red onion
  • garlic
  • chicken bone broth
  • white sweet potatoes
  • dry thyme
  • curry powder
  • smoked paprika
  • dried dill
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • sea salt
  • frozen spinach
  • canned coconut milk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • vegetable peeler
  • Dutch oven
  • dish with paper towels

If you have never used white sweet potatoes, you are really missing out! They have a flavor all their own and are a great substitute for traditional russets or other white potatoes in your recipes.

Sweet Potato Chowder with Bacon and Spinach - Healthy, Paleo Soup recipe from a Good Life Farm

The first time I made this soup, my husband raved about the flavor and couldn’t get over how good those white sweet potatoes made it taste. Since then, white sweets make a frequent appearance in the kitchen.

Note: If you make this recipe with turkey (or beef) bacon to be biblically clean like I now do, you may need to add additional oil/fat as alternative bacons are very lean. See this post: How to Make Crispy Turkey Bacon

Sweet Potato Chowder with Bacon and Spinach - Healthy, Paleo Soup recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Spinach Chowder

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
This recipe is perfect for any evening. Because it is such a quick dish to make, you can enjoy it any night of the week.
4.75 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices thick cut beef bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (see note)
  • 1 c red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 c chicken bone broth, stock, or broth
  • 5 white sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill