Nutrition Facts

Instructions

• STEP 1

  Wash and dry the fresh produce. (Skip the spinach if it came pre-washed.)

  • ¾ lb sweet potato
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • ½ small pkg fresh thyme
  • ½ (5 oz) pkg baby spinach

• STEP 2

  Peel and medium dice sweet potato. Place in a medium bowl.

• STEP 3

  Trim and small dice celery. Add to the bowl with the sweet potato.

• STEP 4

  Trim, seed, and medium dice bell pepper. Add to the bowl and set aside.

• STEP 5

  Preheat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

• STEP 6

  While the pan heats up, small dice bacon.

  • 4 slices bacon

• STEP 7

  Once the pan is hot, add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon has released its fat and is starting to brown, about 3 minutes.

• STEP 8

  Meanwhile, using a clean cutting board, peel, halve, and small dice onion. Peel and mince garlic. Add both to the bowl with the other veggies.

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic

• STEP 9

  When the bacon is done, use a slotted spoon to transfer ½ to a plate; set aside. (Leave remaining bacon in the pan.)

• STEP 10

  Add veggies and corn to the pan with the remaining bacon, then stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are softened, 3-4 minutes more.

  • 1 cup frozen corn

• STEP 11

  Meanwhile, slide thyme leaves off the stems; discard the stems.

• STEP 12

  When the veggies are soft, add thyme, broth, water, and spices to the pan. Stir to combine the chowder, then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender and chowder has thickened, 8-10 minutes.

  • 16 fl oz (2 cups) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

• STEP 13

  When the sweet potatoes are done, reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream to the pan and, using a potato masher, gently crush some of the sweet potatoes to further thicken the chowder.

  • 2 fl oz (¼ cup) heavy whipping cream

• STEP 14

  Add spinach to the pan in handfuls, waiting for it to wilt slightly before adding the next handful. Remove from heat.

• STEP 15

  To serve, divide the chowder between bowls and sprinkle with reserved bacon. Enjoy!