This is a versatile and colorful chicken and sweet potato chowder offering loads of flavor, and it is an excellent way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken. It’s versatile, too. Customize the chowder with ingredients you have on hand. Instead of chicken, make the chowder with diced leftover turkey or ham, or replace the bacon with diced ham. Feel free to omit mushrooms if you aren’t a fan of mushrooms. Or, instead of frozen peas, add mixed vegetables or peas and carrots blend.
This hot dog chowder is another tasty chowder recipe, and an excellent choice for lunch or a quick supper, or you might like this flavorful sausage and corn chowder.
PrintChicken and Sweet Potato Chowder
This chicken and sweet potato chowder is full of great flavor and bright color. Serve the soup with biscuits or crusty rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 3 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled, diced, about 2 1/2 to 3 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning herb blend
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups chicken (cooked, diced)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 2 cups light cream (or milk)
- Kosher salt (to taste)</center>
- Optional garnish: chopped scallions or parsley
Instructions
- Arrange the bacon strips in a large Dutch oven or stockpot and place it over medium heat. Cook the bacon, turning occasionally, until just crisp. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain. Remove all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- To the bacon drippings, add the sliced celery, onion, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and the mushrooms are softened.
- Add the sweet potatoes, poultry seasoning, pepper, and chicken stock to the pan. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the chicken and thawed frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes longer. Add the cream or milk and bring to a simmer. Taste and add kosher salt, as needed.
- Garnish servings with sliced scallions or chopped parsley.
