Best 11 Bacon Veggie Chowder Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the delectable Bacon Veggie Chowder, a comforting and hearty dish that combines the smoky flavor of crispy bacon with a medley of fresh vegetables. This luscious chowder is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul from the inside out. Dive into this culinary journey and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Bacon Veggie Chowder, a dish that is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BACON VEGGIE CHOWDER



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When the weather gets chilly, we enjoy comfort foods like this hearty chowder. It's easy to prepare, and the aroma of it as it simmers makes my mouth water. -Sheena Hoffman, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 small carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 cups whole milk
1-1/3 cups frozen corn
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. , Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add the potatoes, carrots, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are almost tender., Stir in the milk, corn and pepper. Cook 5 minutes longer. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

VEGGIE CHOWDER



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Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It's not too heavy, so it also makes a nice light partner for a sandwich. -Vicki Kerr, Portland, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons bacon bits

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, broth, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Add corn, milk, cheese, mushrooms and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE BACON CHOWDER



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This is a delicious creamy vegetable soup with bacon.

Provided by sal

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
3 cups water
3 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup cubed potatoes
1 cup diced celery
1 (9 ounce) package frozen green beans
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a stockpot or large saucepan, combine the water, cabbage, carrot, potatoes, celery and green beans. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes. Stir together the milk and flour, pour into the soup and mix well. Simmer for another half an hour or until thick. Serve warm with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 350.1 mg, Sugar 7 g

BEEFY BACON CHOWDER



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Rave reviews are sure to follow when this creamy chowder appears on the table. Bacon makes it rich and hearty. It's a favorite with my whole family. -Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cups whole milk
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes, cooked
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chopped carrots, cooked
Salt and pepper to taste
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the milk, potatoes, soup, carrots, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in the bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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Quick, easy, and verrrry good. Vegetable bouillon cubes, substituted for the chicken, will make this a vegetarian delight.

Provided by TALL MOM

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup margarine
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup fresh chopped broccoli
3 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the pepper and onions in butter or margarine until tender.
  • Add remaining vegetables, water, bouillon, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 927.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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.

CREAMY VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey bacon, vegetable broth and skim milk. It's delicious either way. -Suzanna VandeBrake, Peyton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 pound sliced bacon, chopped
2 large onions
2 medium carrots
2 celery ribs
2 medium parsnips
2 small turnips
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
3 small red potatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Chop the onions, carrots, celery, parsnips and turnips; add to the pan. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant., Sprinkle vegetables with flour, salt and cayenne; stir until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the sweet potato, potatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and parsley; heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PRISCILLA'S VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. Serve it in a bread bowl to make it extra special. -Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, Jenna Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
2-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated carrots
2 celery ribs, diced
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 cups water
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, bouillon and water; simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to vegetable mixture with the ham; simmer 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese just until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CORN-BACON CHOWDER



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A rich chowder thickened with canned potato and mushroom soups.

Provided by CONI4JSUS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pound sliced bacon
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can canned whole kernel corn
2 cups whole milk, or as needed
¼ teaspoon curry powder, optional
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside until potatoes are done.
  • Add the bacon, potato soup, mushroom soup, corn, milk, and curry powder to the potato pot, and simmer over medium heat at least 15 minutes, stirring often. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1029.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BACON-CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER CHOWDER



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A quick, low-carb chowder. This soup is wonderfully smooth and filling, and thoroughly enjoyed at my house. Serve as is, or garnish with green onion or parsley.

Provided by Jessica Willis

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 strips bacon
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
5 cups finely chopped cauliflower
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth, divided
3 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet and over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon when cool to the touch.
  • Add celery and garlic to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease until celery is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cauliflower, water, and onion powder; cover skillet to steam cauliflower. Cook, stirring every so often, until cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add milk, 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, whisk flour into the remaining chicken broth in a small bowl and drizzle into the boiling chowder. Add Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the crumbled bacon. Stir until smooth and cheese has melted.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 796.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful chowder. Good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bacon. Smoked bacon or pancetta can add a nice smoky flavor to the chowder.
  • If you want a creamy chowder, use a combination of milk and cream. For a lighter chowder, use all milk or vegetable broth.
  • Season the chowder to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika.
  • Serve the chowder hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Bacon veggie chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give bacon veggie chowder a try!

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