Description
A hearty and comforting bowl of creamy potato and bacon chowder that’s perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes and chopped onion in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes with a fork or potato masher for a thicker texture.
- Stir in heavy cream, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute smoked tempeh for bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chowder, potato soup, slow cooker, bacon, comfort food, creamy soup