Chicken Chowder

4 Servings

30 min Cook Time

A rustic and hearty chicken chowder made with readily accessible ingredients. This satisfying soup boasts a rich, creamy broth with tender chicken, sweet carrot, and hearty bites of potato, finished with a silky richness from cream.

Ingredients

Black label Cherrywood thick cut bacon1 slice, chopped fine

(14g)

Shallots, raw1 large, minced

(100g)

GARLIC1 , minced

(5g)

Thyme1/4 tsp, minced fresh or pinch dried

(1g)

Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour (caja)1 tbsp

(15g)

Organic chicken broth, chicken2 cup

(473g)

Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw8 ounces, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

(227g)

Carrots, raw1 small, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

(57g)

Chicken breast8 ounces boneless, skinless, trimmed

(227g)

Peppers, bell, red, raw1/2 pieces, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

(57g)

HEAVY CREAM1/2 cup

(118g)

Parsley, fresh2 tsp, minced fresh

(5g)

Coarse Kosher Saltto taste

(0g)

Course ground black pepperto taste

(0g)

Instructions

Step-by-step guide

1
Cook bacon in medium saucepan over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer half of bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
Timer: 7m
2
Add shallot to bacon and fat left in saucepan and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Timer: 3m
3
Slowly whisk in broth, scraping up any browned bits and smoothing out any lumps. Stir in potato and carrot. Add chicken, bring to simmer, and cook until it registers 160 degrees, 10 to 15 minutes. Flipping chicken halfway through cooking. Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces using 2 forks.
Timer: 15m
4
Return chowder to simmer, stir in bell pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Off heat, stir in shredded chicken and cream and let sit until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle individual portions with reserved bacon before serving.
Timer: 15m