Bacon Tomato Chowder Recipe
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Bacon Tomato Chowder

By: Heidi Sollinger 
"This soup recipe is so warm and inviting for any occasion, but most of all, I like to cook it for just my husband and me."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 bacon strips, diced
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 2/3 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes; heat through. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Add bacon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
I liked this soup a lot and found it easy to make but thought it needed more tomatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by Smartyounglady   view full review
I calculated this to make for 7 people and I followed the recipe to a T but came out with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2008 by JoyCooks2   view full review
Awesome!! We LOVED this! Perfect for a chilly night! I tried to follow the recipe exactly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by londonrose   view full review
I make this chowder often but after I brown the bacon I save the grease and brown one small...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by SunnyByrd   view full review
This is a great idea that doesn't quite hit the mark without (at least) doubling the tomatoes....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by solar_biscuit   view full review
This was the easiest soup that I have ever made. My wife and I enjoyed it and commented about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by LEMMONFAM   view full review
My wife was recovering from a cold recently and I looked up some soup recipes to find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by ana2009   view full review
I made this exactly as written and thought it was good. Next time I would double the bacon and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by Laurie B   view full review
I increased the servings to 8 and it turned out GREAT! I added some fresh basil and garlic and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by meowmew   view full review
I really enjoyed this soup. I made it according to the recipe and found that the flavor was a...

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