---
title: "Loaded Baked Potato Chowder"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/loaded-baked-potato-chowder-5e3d72a7d50c47680d13d738
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Comfort Food
  - Soups & Stews
  - Hearty
  - Easy Weeknight
rating: 0.0
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights: []
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/loaded-baked-potato-chowder.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Dice @yukon gold potatoes{1%lb} into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and small dice @yellow onion{1}. Peel and finely chop @garlic{2%cloves}. Finely chop @jalapeño{1} until you have 1 TBSP, removing ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat.

Melt @butter{2%tbsp} in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened ~{5%minutes}. Add @flour{1%tbsp}; cook, stirring, until lightly browned ~{1%minute}.

Slowly stir in @milk{1%cup} a small splash at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in 1 ½ cups @water{1½%cup}. Add potatoes and @chicken stock concentrate{1%tbsp}; season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender ~{15%minutes}. To test, pierce one with a fork—it should go through easily.

Meanwhile, place @bacon{4%slices} in a single layer in a #large skillet{} over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally, until crispy ~{12%minutes}. Turn off heat; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool enough to handle, finely chop.

Once potatoes are tender, reduce heat to low and mash to desired consistency. We recommend mashing until almost smooth, with some small potato pieces remaining for texture. Stir in half the bacon and half the @cheddar cheese{½%cup}. Season generously with salt and pepper. If mixture seems too thick, stir in a splash of warm water.

Divide chowder between bowls; top with remaining bacon and cheddar, a dollop of @sour cream{2%tbsp}, and as much jalapeño as you’d like.