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This is for you soup lovers out there. And bacon lovers too. Meet my cozy Sweet Potato Bacon Chowder.
Brrrr! It has been colder than usual here in Northern California. After spending 6 weeks down in Mexico on my healing journey, I was literally shocked to come home to 30 degree weather. I’ve been snuggled up next to my little wood stove enjoying the holidays with my family, recovering and resting. I plan on sharing my experience of getting intensive treatment for Lyme disease but am taking some time to process and assimilate before I put my thoughts and feelings into words. Stay tuned!
But I do have soup for you today. And seeing as it’s the day after Christmas, you may be needing a warm and inviting easy meal to share with your family.
I think I’ve mentioned it before that kale and bacon are two of my favorite foods. So here they are combined into an easy to make winter chowder. Think creamy, flavorful, hearty, and comforting. Loaded with nutrient dense broth, sweet potatoes, and kale, this chowder will make both your heart and belly happy.
Wishing you all infinite abundance and good health for the coming year. Hope you enjoy this sweet potato bacon chowder as much as we did!
xo,
Katja
Creamy Sweet Potato Bacon Chowder (dairy free)
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: serves 4
Ingredients
- 5-6 slices bacon (sugar free bacon for Whole30 compliant)
- 2 tbsp butter, ghee, or coconut oil for completely dairy free
- 1/2 onion, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups of homemade broth (find recipe HERE)
- 2 medium/large sweet potatoes, diced small (about 4 cups)
- 1 bay leaf (like this)
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (like this)
- 1/4 tsp dried dill (like this)
- 2 cups thinly sliced kale, tough ribs removed (I used Dino kale)
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk (where to get BPA free coconut milk)
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until well done and crispy. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of fat of choice (butter/ghee/coconut oil) in a large pot. Add onions and cook until translucent and beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Add broth, sweet potato, bay leaf, thyme, and dill. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer (covered) until potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in sliced kale and cook until wilted and bright green. Add in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped crispy bacon and parsley.
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This chowder looks absolutely delicious! Now if I can get my husband to eat sweet potatoes.
HA! I know how that is. Everyone in my family has their favs and not so favs. 🙂
This soup was delicious. Thank you for the recipe. I’m a making a different soup every week and I was running out of ideas. This is a keeper. I will be trying your butternut soup next week!
Yay! I am so glad you liked it. It’s a favorite around here a s well. Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Do you think this would freeze well? I try to double batch all of my soups so I can freeze a few portions for workdays when I haven’t planned my meals in advance and don’t have time to cook. It sounds delicious!
Yes, I think it will freeze just fine. I do the same thing. I love having extra meals in freezer for busy days.
Oh my word! I’m moving things around on my dinner menu this week to make room for this! Thank you!
Hope you guys love it, Renee!
Yes please!!! This chowder is so beautiful!!! I wish I had a big bowl of this for breakfast today with lots of that beautiful bacon. YUM!
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Thanks, Emily!!
I love the color of this soup! Bacon and sweet potato are my favorite combo, so I’ll need to try this.
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Sweet potatoes and bacon are sort of like PB and J to me!
I’m traveling back east this week and this recipe will be such a hit with the family! Thank you!
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Hope they love it! Safe travels.
This looks so comforting and delicious! I could go for big bowl right now!