Chowder

Bacon

Crab

Manhatten

New England

Salmon
Bacon, Potato, and Bell Pepper Chowder ~ A quick and easy chowder, the addition of
jalapeño will give you a warm feeling on those cold days.

4 slices of lean bacon, chopped coarse
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
1or 2 jalapeños, minced fine (optional)
½ pound small red potatoes, unpeeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes.
2 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1.  In a saucepan cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and
transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

2.  Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat, and in the remaining fat, cook the onion,
the bell pepper, the jalapeño, and the potatoes over moderately low heat, stirring
occasionally, until the onion and bell peppers are softened.

3.  Add the milk, the cream, and the Worcestershire sauce, bring the liquid to a simmer,
stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

4.  Season the chowder with salt and pepper, divide it between 2 heated soup bowls, and
sprinkle with bacon.

Serves 2

Caution: Chowder burns easily...don't heat to quickly and stir often.
Bacon, Potato and
Bell Pepper Chowder