Chicken & Bacon Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   In a 6 quart sauce pot, cook bacon on med until crispy and brown.
2. 2
   Remove bacon and set aside.
3. 3
   Save about 3-4 tablespoons of the bacon in the pot.
4. 4
   To the pot add your shallots, chili powder and 1/4 of salt.
5. 5
   Cook until shallots are tender 5-8 minutes.
6. 6
   Slowly stir in broth.
7. 7
   Heat to a simmer on high.
8. 8
   Add chicken, 1/2 of the bacon and potatoes.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to med.
10. 10
    Cook 12-15 minutes or until chicken is done.
11. 11
    Remove chicken, shred and return to your pot.
12. 12
    Stir in milk, corn and 1/2 salt (more If desired).
13. 13
    Cook as additional 3-5 minutes until corn is hot.
14. 14
    Garnish with basil and rest of bacon.
15. 15
    Serve with oyster crackers if desired.