Sweet Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 1 cup red pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 cup leek, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch chunks (1 lb.); 1 cup fresh corn or 1 cup frozen corn; 6 cups chicken broth; 3 cups water, divided use; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups cooked chicken, cut in chunks

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup leek, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh marjoram, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch chunks (1 lb.)
1 cup fresh corn or 1 cup frozen corn
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups water, divided use
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooked chicken, cut in chunks

1
In stock pot, saute bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned.
2
Remove bacon and set aside.
3
Add onion, red pepper, leek, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper to bacon drippings.
4
Saute for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add sweet potatoes, corn, chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water to mixture in stock pot.
6
Cook until sweet potatoes are tender (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
7
Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water and stir into soup.
8
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly and cook until thickened.
9
Reduce heat to low, stir in half and half or milk, bacon and cooked chicken.
10
Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped, 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped, 1 cup red pepper, coarsely chopped, 1 cup leek, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Corn 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 Corn Chowder

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