Ingredients
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Let’s gather our ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delightful chowder:
- 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a pot over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and celery in the bacon drippings until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and diced potatoes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- In a separate pot, poach the eggs.
- Season chowder with salt and pepper, serve topped with bacon and chives.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using smoked bacon.
- Feel free to substitute the vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 300mg