Potato and Yam Soup with Bacon and Spinach Recipe

Name: Potato and Yam Soup with Bacon and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 1 10-ounce yam (red-skinned sweet potato), peeled, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 2 medium yukon gold potatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 2 medium red-skinned potatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 4 to 5 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 5-to 6-ounce package baby spinach

Servings: persons

6 slices applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 10-ounce yam (red-skinned sweet potato), peeled, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
2 medium yukon gold potatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
2 medium red-skinned potatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
4 to 5 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 5-to 6-ounce package baby spinach

1
Saute bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp.
2
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
3
Add onion to drippings in pot; increase heat to medium-high and saute until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes.
4
Add garlic and thyme; stir 1 minute.
5
Add tomatoes with juice.
6
Stir until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
7
Add all potatoes; stir to coat.
8
Add 4 cups broth; bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid slightly ajar.
10
Simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes.
11
Add spinach and bacon; stir until spinach wilts, about 1 minute, adding broth by 1/2 cupfuls if too thick.
12
Season with salt and pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Potato and Yam Soup with Bacon and Spinach falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potato and Yam Soup with Bacon and Spinach

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