Bacon Potato Chowder

Name: Bacon Potato Chowder
Ingredients: 12 bacon strips, diced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 6 celery ribs, sliced; 12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 8 cups milk; 2 medium carrots, shredded; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

12 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
6 celery ribs, sliced
12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups milk
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Saute onions and celery in the drippings until tender; drain.
2

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; set potatoes aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3

Reduce heat; add onion mixture, potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon.