Description
Potato Bacon Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings, enveloping you in warmth with every spoonful. This creamy, hearty chowder combines tender potatoes and crispy bacon in a rich broth that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, it’s both easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this delightful dish that transforms any meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Reserve some drippings.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper; heat through.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra bacon or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg