A creamy chowder packed with chicken, asparagus, bacon, roasted red peppers, potatoes and corn…chowder just doesn’t get any better than this!
Your next family favorite!
Another déjà vu recipe creation experience. I had a bunch of asparagus that needed to be used. I was in the mood for a soup, but had already made cream of asparagus soup with the previous batch. I also happened to notice a bottle of roasted peppers. *Wheels turning* Asparagus, roasted red peppers, soup…chicken?…potatoes?…corn?…BACON!…and from there was born this tasty chowder.
It was an instant hit in our family and I’ve made it twice since. My baby girl loves this soup. Mostly she just loves asparagus. But when I put a bowl of this chowder in front of her she devours it right up!
The flavor of this soup is enhanced by the cooking process – frying the bacon, caramelizing the onions with the bacon and a little butter, frying up the potatoes for a few minutes, and then allowing the soup to simmer for a few minutes to enrich the broth before adding the remaining ingredients.
This Chicken & Asparagus Chowder with Bacon & Roasted Peppers makes a generous batch and you’ll enjoy it just as much the next day!
Let’s get started!
Chop the asparagus and roasted red peppers.
In a large Dutch oven, fry the bacon until crispy.
Add the onions and butter and cook until soft and golden, 7-8 minutes.
While the onions are cooking, dice the chicken and potatoes.
Add the potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until white, 3-4 minutes.
Add the flour and cook for another minute.
Add the broth, milk, salt, pepper, thyme and corn. Stir to incorporate the flour. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered to 10 minutes until thickened, stirring regularly.
Add the asparagus and roasted red peppers and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
Add the fresh parsley…
…and the cream. Heat through and add salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup corn
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and washed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for less calories/fat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Fry the bacon until crispy in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and butter and cook until soft and golden, 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the potatoes and cook 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until white, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
- Add the broth, milk, corn, thyme, salt and pepper and stir to incorporate flour. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Add the asparagus and roasted red peppers and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
- Add the cream and parsley and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Jeanie says
This looks totally yummy. I need to try it!
The Daring Gourmet says
Definitely, Jeanie! :)
Pat says
What a nice mix of flavors. I bet this is delicious! :)
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thank you, Pat! It’s become a favorite in our home.
Kelvin says
This turned out wonderfully thick and creamy. I’ve never cooked with asparagus before but I took a lucky guess and took it off the heat in time. It was a bit salty though but I think that due to my use of poor quality bacon. It was still delicious and – on a rare occasion – it actually looked the same as in the photo!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, Kelvin! So glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the feedback!
Candy says
I made this tonight since it is a very cold night. It turned out fantastic!!! The flavors are just amazing. I mashed some of the asparagus with my been masher because I wanted to give it a green color. It was better than any soup I tried in a restaurant. Again, this is a recipe that is true to the making. I didn’t have to add or change anything. …yummy!!!! And kids approved! I even took a picture but don’t know how to download it haha. It is a 5 stars recipe..but I tried to click on the rating and it doesn’t let me.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That’s awesome, I’m so glad you all enjoyed it, thank you Candy! :) We really love this soup, too, and I appreciate the feedback!
carin says
Do you cook the potatoes first?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Carin, no, put them in raw.
Lorraine Radcliff says
Would this be good even without the potatoes and flour? Doing low carb and this soup sounds soooooo good.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Lorraine, yes, this will taste wonderful even without the potatoes. And the purpose of the flour isn’t for flavor, it’s to act as a thickener. But without the flour the soup will be very watery in its consistency.
Lorraine says
Thank you Kimberly!
Angela says
I made this soup today for three of my friends and we all loved it.Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I’m so glad, Angela, thank you!
Kim says
I saved this recipe off a while ago and came across is again yesterday when i was looking for a good soup to make in this (finally) chilly weather here in Pittsburgh. It was SO good! I ran short on time so i used meat from a rotisserie chicken but otherwise was true to the recipe. What took me so long to make this? lol
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That’s awesome, Kim, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you! The rotisserie chicken was a great call and no doubt added even more flavor.