About
Papa's Potato Bacon Chowder is a rich and hearty soup perfect for warming up your bones and your soul on chilly days. Tender red potatoes are simmered in a broth of savory chicken stock and bright white wine. The broth is then infused with smoky bacon and sweet sautéed onions, with a touch of half-and-half to adds creaminess and richness, making this chowder a pure comfort. Each sip is like biting into the best loaded baked potato! Papa's Potato Bacon Chowder is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of home when things get nippy outside! It's just like how Dad makes it... and maybe just a touch better!
Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon, chopped
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (32-ounce) carton chicken stock, optionally low-sodium
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick cubes
- 3/4 cup half-and-half, warm
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a large pot over low heat, add the bacon and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the fat is liquefied, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to let the fat burn. If it starts to smoke, lower the heat.
Step 2 -Increase the heat to medium.
Step 3 -Add the onions to the bacon pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent but not brown, about 4 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the flour to the bacon mixture and cook, while stirring with a wooden spoon, until the flour is absorbed into the fat, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5 -Cook the bacon mixture until it forms a roux, about 3-4 minutes. Do not let the roux brown.
Step 6 -Slowly add the stock into the roux, while whisking, until it is fully incorporated.
Step 7 -Bring the stock mixture to a boil.
Step 8 -Add the white wine to the stock mixture and stir to combine until it is fully combined.
Step 9 -Add the potatoes to the soup mixture and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 10 -Add the warm half-and-half to the soup mixture and bring it to a simmer, about 1 minute.
Step 11 -Season the soup mixture with the salt and the black pepper, then stir to combine.
Step 12 -Serve sprinkled with the parsley.
