Cheesy Chicken & Bacon Chowder

INGREDIENTS

  • 3-4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup butter, cubed
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ lb cooked Unger Meats bacon
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • green onion for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat then add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, corn, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; 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. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted; add to broth along with cooked chicken & bacon. Cook and stir until heated through.
  3. Serve with warm crusty bread.
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