Description
Potato Bacon Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, featuring creamy potatoes and crispy bacon enveloped in a savory broth. This hearty dish warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavor and velvety texture, each spoonful brings joy and nostalgia, inviting you to savor the moment with loved ones. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal ingredients, this chowder is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 lbs), diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in bacon drippings until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Mash some potatoes for texture; stir in heavy cream until fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, then top with crumbled bacon and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg