Description
Warm up with this creamy Potato Bacon Chowder, a hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. Tender potatoes meld beautifully with crispy bacon, creating a comforting blend that’s sure to please your taste buds. Quick and easy to prepare, this chowder is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving some drippings in the pot.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until the onion becomes translucent (around 5 minutes).
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and return the crispy bacon to the pot; stir well and let it simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
- Season with fresh thyme and black pepper before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg