Best 5 Creamy Loaded Potato Chowder Recipes
Creamy loaded potato chowder is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with a creamy broth, tender potatoes, and a variety of toppings, such as bacon, cheese, and green onions. It is relatively easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
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POTATO CHOWDER
One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 8h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. , Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LOADED BAKED POTATO CHOWDER
Fully loaded baked potato chowder with the creamiest, cheesy soup base. Packed full of little red potatoes, bacon, onion, carrots and corn to make it extra hearty. Don't forget to top it with chives!
Provided by Tara Moore
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a soup pot over medium heat
- Cut the bacon in half and cook it in the soup pot, drain out on to a paper towel and wipe out the excess bacon fat, but leaving any stuck on bacon bits
- Chop up the bacon into small bits
- Add the olive oil, onion and garlic to the pot, saute for 3-5 minutes
- Mix in 2 tbsp flour, stirring for 1 minute
- Pour in the chicken broth, let it come to a boil
- Add the potatoes, bacon, carrots and corn
- Cover and simmer on med/low 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender (add an extra splash of chicken broth if the liquid gets too low)
- Turn the heat off
- Add the half and half, sharp cheddar cheese and sour cream, stirring well in between each addition
- Serve and top with chives
- Add salt to taste if needed
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 70 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 26 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1301 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat
POTATO CHOWDER SOUP I
This is a creamy, cheesy soup that is easy and delicious! Great in bread bowls.
Provided by Thea
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and salt in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine butter, milk and flour in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and thick.
- Pour milk mixture into cooked vegetables. Stir in corn and cheese until cheese is melted. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 900.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CREAMY POTATO/CHEDDAR CHOWDER
Potatoes, cheese, broccoli, ham, and carrots. This is a nice comfort food for those cold winter days. I sometimes add garlic in mine as Im a garlic lover.
Provided by kzbhansen
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, add water to potatoes, carrots, broccoli, onion, salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- DO NOT DRAIN!
- Make a white sauce with flour, butter and milk. Add the cheese and stir well until melted. Add ham.
- Add all of this to the Potato/Carrot mixture.
- Heat but dont boil.
CREAM OF POTATO CHOWDER
Choose your own adventure with this Cream of Potato Chowder. Top this Cream of Potato Chowder with fresh parsley and chives to make it extra special, or swap out the beef franks with the sausage of your choice.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings, 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix soup and milk in large saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Bring to boil on medium heat; simmer on low 10 min. or until soup is heated through and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of potatoes. Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes are all good choices for potato chowder. Yukon Gold and red potatoes will hold their shape better, while russet potatoes will break down more and create a creamier soup.
- Don't overcook the potatoes. The potatoes should be tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use a good quality stock. The stock is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Chicken stock, vegetable stock, or even seafood stock can be used. If you don't have time to make your own stock, you can use a store-bought stock. Just be sure to choose a low-sodium stock so that you can control the amount of salt in the soup.
- Add plenty of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the chowder. Some good choices for vegetables include celery, carrots, onions, leeks, and corn. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to the chowder. Some good choices for herbs include thyme, rosemary, and parsley. You can also use dried herbs, but fresh herbs will give you the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make potato chowder. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find a recipe that you love.