Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, diced; 1/2 medium sweet green pepper, diced; 1/2 large white onion, diced; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth; 3 canned chipotle chiles, minced; 2 (14-ounce) cans corn; 1 cup lowfat milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Monterey Jack Quesadillas, recipe follows; Cilantro leaves, for garnish; 8 flour tortillas; 1 cup Monterey Jack, shredded; 1/4 cup picked cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 medium sweet green pepper, diced
1/2 large white onion, diced
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
3 canned chipotle chiles, minced
2 (14-ounce) cans corn
1 cup lowfat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Monterey Jack Quesadillas, recipe follows
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
8 flour tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
1/4 cup picked cilantro leaves

1
Cook the bacon in a large stockpot over medium heat until it begins to crisp.
2
Spoon off the bacon fat, except for a thin coating.
3
Add the peppers and onion to the bacon and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender.
4
Add the sweet potatoes, chicken broth, and chipotles and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5
Stir in the corn, milk, and salt; heat through.
6
Serve with quesadillas and garnish with cilantro.
7
Heat tortillas in a preheated 350 degree F oven until warm.
8
Top each with some shredded Monterey Jack and a few cilantro leaves.
9
Top each with another tortilla.
10
Heat until cheese is melted.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, diced, 1/2 medium sweet green pepper, diced, 1/2 large white onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Chowder 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.

Sweet Potato Chowder

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