Smashed Potato Chowder With Variations Recipe

Name: Smashed Potato Chowder With Variations
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 3/4 cup sweet pepper (yellow or red chopped -1 medium); 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted garlic; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 cups chicken broth; 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and coarsely chopped; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces); 1/2 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion (4); 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 cup sweet pepper (yellow or red chopped -1 medium)
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cups chicken broth
8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion (4)
1/2 cup sour cream

1
In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine potato, sweet pepper, garlic, and black pepper.
2
Stir in broth.
3
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4
Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until potato is tender.
5
Use a potato masher to mash potatoes slightly.
6
Stir in bacon, 1-1/2 cups of the cheese, the whipping cream, and green onion; heat through.
7
To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
8
Top each serving with sour cream and remaining cheese.
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VARIATIONS:
10
Smashed Potato Chowder with Ham:
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Prepare as above, except substitute 1-1/2 cups chopped, cooked ham for the bacon.
12
Smashed Potato Chowder with Beans:
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Prepare as above, except substitute shredded carrot for the sweet pepper. Add one 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans) or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained, after mashing the potatoes. Substitute 2 teaspoons dried dill for the green onion.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 3/4 cup sweet pepper (yellow or red chopped -1 medium), 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Smashed Potato Chowder With Variations falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smashed Potato Chowder With Variations

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