Description
This creamy and comforting Sweet Potato Bacon Chowder is loaded with tender sweet potatoes, hearty vegetables, and warming spices. It’s the perfect cozy meal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use a blender or immersion blender to puree half the chowder, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in milk and cream. Heat for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish, and serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes beforehand for deeper flavor.
- Use full-fat dairy for creamier results.
- Let chowder sit before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Sweet potato chowder, Vegetarian soup, Cozy dinner, Comfort food, Easy soup recipe