bacon and caramelized onion chowder

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

Caramelized onions and bacon are a hit in this soup.Source: Unknown

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For bacon and caramelized onion chowder

  • 3 tbsp. butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and sliced vertically, about 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 lbs, 4 oz. pkg. refrigerated partially cooked red potatoes (i use simply poatotes red potato wedges)
  • 3/4 cup precooked bacon bits (or use your own bacon, cooked and crumbled to make 3/4 cup)
  • 2 oz. cream cheese, cubed
  • 3 cups milk
  • sour cream, chopped fresh parsley and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

How To Make bacon and caramelized onion chowder

  • 1
    Put a large stock pot over medium high heat for about 30 seconds. Add 2 Tbsp. butter and olive oil. Stir in onions. Saute until nicely browned and caramelized. This takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add carrots and a tablespoon of butter to the pot. Saute until carrots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add potato wedges and saute for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the reserved onions and the crumbled bacon. Reduce heat to medium; Add cream cheese. Stir until melted.Add the milk and cook, stirring until soup begins to thicken. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, the crumbled bacon, parsley (chopped), and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.

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