Description
Creamy Potato & Bacon Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, featuring velvety potatoes in a rich, creamy broth accented by crispy bacon. This delicious recipe combines simple ingredients to create a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. Each spoonful offers a comforting blend of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced Russet potatoes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend half of the chowder using an immersion blender for creaminess while keeping some chunks intact.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon bits and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider adding corn or swapping regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. To make this chowder vegetarian, substitute bacon with smoked paprika and use vegetable broth.