Description
This hearty potato chowder soup is creamy, comforting, and loaded with tender potatoes, vegetables, and smoky bacon. It’s the perfect cozy meal for chilly days and easy to make in one pot.
Ingredients
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
2. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
3. Add butter and let it melt, then stir in flour to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
5. Add diced potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in milk, cream, corn, and half of the cooked bacon. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Mash some of the potatoes gently with a spoon for a thicker texture if desired.
8. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
10. Serve hot, topped with remaining bacon, green onions, or parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
You can add diced carrots or celery for extra flavor and texture.
This soup thickens as it cools — add a splash of milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Potato chowder soup, creamy potato soup, bacon chowder, comfort food soup