Sweet Potato Zucchini Vichyssoise, Spiced Up

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 zucchinis, chopped
• 1 leek, sliced (white and light green parts only)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if you prefer)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh chives, for garnish
• 2 slices of day-old bread, cut into cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
• Salt to taste