Description
Potato Bacon Chowder is the ultimate comfort dish that warms your heart and soul. With creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and a blend of savory seasonings, this chowder promises to bring everyone together for cozy gatherings. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s easy to make and customizable with your favorite vegetables. Dive into a bowl of nostalgia and enjoy every spoonful of this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the rendered fat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes), stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Ladle chowder into bowls and top with crispy bacon and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg