Description
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Potato Bacon Chowder, perfect for chilly days. This creamy, hearty soup features tender potatoes and crispy bacon simmered in a velvety broth, creating an irresistible comfort food experience. Each spoonful is packed with savory flavors that evoke warmth and nostalgia, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, fry the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Gradually stir in the heavy cream while mashing some potatoes against the pot's side for thickness.
- Season with thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in the reserved crispy bacon bits and ladle into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg