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Delicious Bacon and Potato Chowder

Ready in less than 30 minutes, freezer safe, kid friendly this creamy chowder filled with bacon and potatoes will be a new favourite recipe this winter!
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, chowder, creamy, delicious, potato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 343kcal
Author Catherine

Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 onion diced
  • 6 cups water
  • 3-4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • salt
  • 6 large potatoes peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 14.5 oz can evaporated milk

Garnish, optional

  • parsley
  • cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook bacon and reserve some of the grease.
  • Dice onions.
  • Peel and chop potatoes into bite sized pieces.
  • In a heavy based pot, cook onions with some of the bacon grease until soft.
  • Add water, potatoes, salt and chicken bouillon cubes.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are soft.
  • In a small bowl add flour and 3 tablespoons of evaporated milk to make a smooth paste. Add rest of the milk, stirring until the flour is all mixed in.
  • Pour into the pot and cook until thickened. Add in bacon and some more of the grease (a few tablespoons for flavour!)
  • Serve warm with cheddar cheese and parsley as garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg