Sweet Potato Bacon Corn Chowder

Dive into a bowl of comfort with this Sweet Potato Bacon Corn Chowder, a rich and hearty recipe that blends smoky, savory, and subtly sweet flavors in every bite. This chowder features tender sweet potatoes, crisp bacon, and golden corn kernels simmered in a creamy, seasoned broth infused with fresh thyme and smoked paprika for a warm, earthy depth. The use of both whole and blended textures creates a perfect balance of creaminess and chunky goodness, making it an irresistible dinner option. Garnished with crispy bacon bits and fresh green onions, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy weeknights or as a standout dish for gatherings. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a family-friendly recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.

Step 2

Add the olive oil to the pot with the bacon fat. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, corn kernels, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Mix well to evenly coat the vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it sim mer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender, puree about half of the soup in the pot to create a creamy texture while keeping some chunks intact. (Alternatively, carefully transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.)

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and let the chowder cook for an additional 5-7 minutes over low heat, ensuring it is heated through.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish each with crispy bacon bits and sliced green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2570.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2508.6

Total Fat 137.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 339mg	0%
Sodium 6666.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 62.6g
Protein 72.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 390.6mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 5116.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 38.6%