Dawn'S Potato Chowder

Name: Dawn'S Potato Chowder
Ingredients: 1 large can chicken broth; 2 c. chopped onion; 2 c. chopped celery; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. dried parsley; 2 whole bay leaves; 1 qt. half and half; 1/2 lb. bacon; 2 c. sliced carrots; 3 c. dried potatoes; instant potatoes (real mashed potatoes may be used)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 large can chicken broth
2 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 whole bay leaves
1 qt. half and half
1/2 lb. bacon
2 c. sliced carrots
3 c. dried potatoes
instant potatoes (real mashed potatoes may be used)

Directions

1

Cut up bacon and cook in deep pan.
2

When lightly browned, add onions, celery and garlic to bacon and saute until onions are clear.
3

Add chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, parsley and bay leaves.
4

Simmer until potatoes and carrots are fully cooked.
5

Add half and half and heat (try not to let boil).
6

Add instant potatoes to thicken to desired consistency.
7

(Start by adding about a cup at first.)