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
- ⅓ 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with warm crusty bread.