Description
Potato Bacon Chowder is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. This creamy, savory soup features tender russet potatoes and crispy bacon, creating a delightful harmony of flavors with every spoonful. Perfect for snowy nights or cozy gatherings, this chowder not only warms the heart but also ignites laughter and cherished memories among family and friends. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of deliciousness that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove the bacon but leave the drippings.
- Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes), then stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Blend part of the chowder using an immersion blender for a creamy texture while leaving some chunks intact.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Ladle chowder into bowls, topping with reserved crispy bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg