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.

Abdullah Ch
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This chowder is amazing!


Jessica Fielding
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Grace Njikho
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


jiwan gr
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This chowder is the best I've ever had! The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


muncho
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I love this chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Sujal M Tmg
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This chowder is the perfect soup for a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables add a lot of flavor.


JescilTech Digital Hub
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Nazrul Daivh
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I made this chowder for my friends and they all loved it. It's definitely a keeper!


Mary Brooks
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This chowder is amazing! The flavors are so well balanced and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.


francina krotz
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Chevelle Sieda
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Rifat Hossin
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I love this chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Himal Sunar
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This is my new favorite chowder recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Athena Chapman
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how flavorful it was.


faul rakib
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This chowder was hearty and delicious! My family loved it!