Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 5slicesbacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 3tablespoonsbutter

  • 2stalkscelery, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • ½largeonion, diced small

  • 20baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

  • 2teaspoonskosher salt, divided

  • 1 ½teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper, divided

  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 2cupshalf-and-half

  • 1 ½cupschicken broth

  • ¼teaspoondried thyme

  • teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1dashground nutmeg

  • 4green onions, finely sliced

  • 1dashpaprika, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

  2. Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Pour out bacon grease.

  3. Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Add celery, onion, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

  4. Pour half-and-half and chicken broth into the saucepan. Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in bacon pieces. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

  5. Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, green onions, and paprika.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
1157mg
50%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
17%
Dietary Fiber
6g
20%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
11g
21%
Vitamin C
46mg
51%
Calcium
133mg
10%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
1140mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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