Sweet Potato Chowder: A Cozy, Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon
A warm and comforting chowder featuring sweet potatoes and turkey bacon, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the sweet potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and then simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, then season with salt and pepper.
- Blend the chowder until smooth, return the bacon to the pot, and heat through before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Chowder, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon Chowder, Soup Recipes
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