Description
Indulge in a bowl of warmth with this Creamy Potato Bacon Chowder. This comforting soup combines crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and a blend of aromatic herbs for a deliciously rich experience. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, every spoonful promises to warm your heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 3 medium Russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or parsley, chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn (optional, fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Dice the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown and crispy (about 5–7 minutes). Remove excess fat if desired.
- Add chopped onions and celery to the pot; sauté until softened (about 3–4 minutes), then stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (15–20 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, mashing some potato chunks against the pot's side for thickness; heat on low for another 5 minutes.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs before serving hot with crispy bacon bits on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg