Best 7 Bacon Potato And Bean Chowder Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and delicious soup that's perfect for a cold winter day? Look no further than bacon potato and bean chowder. This classic dish is packed with flavor, and it's sure to warm you up from the inside out. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a pot of bacon potato and bean chowder that the whole family will love.

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BACON POTATO CHOWDER



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This is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs potato soup. In place of the bacon, you can substitute cubed cooked ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
6 celery ribs, sliced
12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups milk
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Saute onions and celery in the drippings until tender; drain. , Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; set potatoes aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; add onion mixture, potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BACON AND POTATO CHOWDER



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Very filling, tasty, and easy to make. For best results, buy a good, very smokey bacon from a butcher shop.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices bacon, very smokey local bacon is better
1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups potatoes, diced
3 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons flour
1 (354 ml) can evaporated 2% milk

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp, and chop. Drain and use paper towel to soak up excess fat.
  • In a large pot, sautee onion and garlic with 2 tbsp bacon drippings.
  • Add potatoes, water, bouillon cubes to pot.
  • Heat to boiling, then cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked, then add bacon.
  • Mix flour with a small amount of evaporated milk, making a paste.
  • Gradually stir in remaining milk.
  • Add to potato mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Stir often to ensure the soup doesn't burn on the bottom of the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 830.1, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.3

BACON, POTATO AND BEAN CHOWDER



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Make and share this Bacon, Potato and Bean Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katew

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, freshly minced
500 g potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (430 g) can 3 bean mix, drained
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot.
  • Cook bacon, onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, cook further 5 minutes.
  • Stir in can of three bean mix and stock.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer till potatoes are tender.
  • Season and stir in cream.

POTATO AND ROOT VEGETABLE CHOWDER WITH BACON



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Potato     Sauté     Low Fat     Bacon     Leek     Root Vegetable     Winter     Healthy     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bacon slices, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice
3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
3 cups (or more) vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Add oil to drippings in same pot; heat over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until tender but not brown, about 7 minutes. Add parsnips, carrots, garlic, and thyme; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, then flour; stir 1 minute to coat. Gradually add milk and 3 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender and soup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill bacon. Cool chowder slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing, thinning with more broth, if desired.)
  • Stir bacon into chowder. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley; serve.

POTATO BACON CHOWDER



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This chowder is like a bacon-topped baked potato in a bowl. On cold winter days, my family is thrilled to see this meal on the table.-Jacque Manning, Burbank, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 medium)
1 cup water
8 bacon strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-3/4 cups whole milk
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain and set aside., In the same skillet, saute onion and celery in drippings until tender; drain. Add to undrained potatoes. Stir in the soup, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until heated through (do not boil)., Crumble bacon; set aside 1/4 cup. Add remaining bacon to soup along with parsley. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 869mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

POTATO, BACON, AND CORN CHOWDER



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A quick and delicious comfort food made with canned corn, potatoes and bacon.

Provided by Kim R.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups milk
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered, and the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon, leaving the grease in the pan. Stir the carrot, celery, and bay leaf into the bacon grease; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently. Add the bacon, cooked vegetables, potatoes, and corn. Return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Use additional milk as needed to to achieve desired consistency. Garnish with paprika to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 475.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SLOW COOKER NORTHERN WHITE BEAN BACON CHOWDER



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This very savory chowder derives it's flavors from a variety of vegetables, Northern white beans, bacon and seasonings all pureed together in a chicken broth base. Best served with herb toast. I use reduced sodium chicken broth.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 10h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups dried great Northern beans, rinsed
2 cups water
6 slices bacon
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 potato - peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large bowl with the water, cover, and soak overnight.
  • In a large skillet over medium to medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon fat and crumble the bacon; set aside.
  • In a slow cooker, combine the carrot, celery, onion, potato, Italian- style seasoning, ground black pepper, reserved beans and crumbled bacon. Pour the broth over all.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 7 1/2 to 9 hours, or until beans are crisp to tender.
  • Transfer 2 cups at a time to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return all to slow cooker, add the milk, cover and heat on high for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 365 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The fresher and more flavorful your ingredients, the better your chowder will be. Look for thick, creamy potatoes, crisp bacon, and tender beans.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot, the chowder will be too thick and the vegetables will not cook evenly. Add the ingredients in stages, starting with the bacon and potatoes, and then adding the beans and vegetables.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Bring the chowder to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
  • Season to taste: Taste the chowder before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chowder is delicious served with crusty bread, crackers, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Bacon, potato, and bean chowder is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy a delicious bowl of chowder that will warm you up from the inside out.

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