Soups · No. 33
Potato Chowder
There's no topping a savory potato chowder on a chilly day, especially if it's garnished with crispy bacon bits and chopped chives. This slow-cooker recipe is easy to assemble and so comforting to come home to.
Serves 12Total time 8 hr 15 min179 calories per servingAmericanDinner

Ingredients
- 8 cups diced potatoes
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
- Minced chives, optional
Method
- In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine the diced potatoes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add the cream cheese, gently stirring until everything is blended and well combined.
- Before serving, top each bowl of chowder with crispy bacon bits and chives, if desired.
Notes
- Times from the recipe page: prep 15 min, cook 480 min, total 495 min.
- 179 calories per serving, from the recipe page (yield as listed: 12 servings (3 quarts)).
- Recipe and photo from Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com), by Kelli Acciardo. Saved for personal use.