Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder Soup With Bacon Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder Soup With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/4 lb bacon, cooked & chopped (reserve the bacon grease); 1 cup onion, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 quart chicken stock (canned broth OK); 2 cups sweet potatoes, medium sized, peeled & diced; 1 cup sweet corn; 1 cup heavy cream; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons chives, cut matchstick lengths

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 lb bacon, cooked & chopped (reserve the bacon grease)
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 quart chicken stock (canned broth OK)
2 cups sweet potatoes, medium sized, peeled & diced
1 cup sweet corn
1 cup heavy cream
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chives, cut matchstick lengths

1
Prepare the roux the oil & flour - saute over low heat until dark peanut butter colored. Set aside.
2
Cook the bacon crisp in a 3 to 5 quart sauce pan. Chop & measure. Set aside. Reserve bacon grease.
3
Add the onion & celery to the sauce pan used to cook the bacon & saute until translucent.
4
Add the chicken stock, diced sweet potatoes & corn. Bring to a boil then lower to simmer until sweet potatoes are just soft.
5
Add the bacon & 1 tablespoon of the roux. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring & add additional roux until the chowder/soup reaches the consistency you desire.
6
Add heavy cream, adjust seasoning with salt & pepper. Do not boil or cream may separate. Plate & garnish with chives.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 lb bacon, cooked & chopped (reserve the bacon grease), 1 cup onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder Soup With Bacon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder Soup With Bacon

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Variations & substitutions

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