Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder
Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder blends smoky bacon with sweet, anise-kissed fennel and creamy potatoes for a warm, comforting bowl. Chinese five-spice adds a gentle aromatic depth that lingers without overpowering. Serve this cozy soup for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a chilly weekend lunch when you want something satisfying yet simple.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender.
- 2
Simmer until barely tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Drain the bacon on paper towels and keep about 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet. Drain the potatoes.
- 5
Melt the butter in the skillet with the bacon drippings. Add the fennel and cook, stirring, over medium heat until browned, about 12 minutes.
- 6
Crumble the bacon and add it to the pan with the vegetable stock, potatoes, and Chinese five-spice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the soup to a blender. Cover and hold the lid with a potholder; pulse a few times, then blend until smooth.
- 8
Return the blended soup to the pot and continue simmering until the flavors come together, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Season with five-spice, salt, and pepper.
- Calories 157.29 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 1.75 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 21.95 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.39 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 4.02 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.66 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 595.58 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 499.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Diced Potatoes, and Five Spice. Each serving provides about 157.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Diced Potatoes, Five-Spice, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 157.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder healthy?
- Bacon, Fennel & Potato Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 157.29 calories and 1.75 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 595.58 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.02 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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