Potato, Bacon and Egg Chowder

Potato, Bacon And Egg Chowder

Recipe and photo courtesy of BCFresh
Bacon adds a smoky touch to this hearty meal-in-a-bowl soup.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (750 mL) BCfresh Yellow Flesh Potatoes (about 1 lb/500 g),
  • peeled and cubed
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (1 L) chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup (250 mL) whole milk
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. In saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until crisp; using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel–lined plate.
  2. Drain all but 3 tbsp (45 mL) bacon fat from saucepan; add potatoes, onion, celery, carrot and thyme. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until onions are softened and golden. Stir in flour until vegetables are well coated.
  3. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Using immersion blender, pulse 4 or 5 times to make smooth yet chunky soup.
  4. Meanwhile, place eggs in small saucepan and fill with enough water to cover by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Bring to boil and remove from heat; cover and let stand for 4 1/2 minutes. Drain and run eggs under cold running water.
  5. Peel and halve eggs; place egg halves in soup bowls. Ladle chowder into bowls; sprinkle with chives and reserved bacon.

Note: For an added kick, stir in a dash or two of hot sauce.
Add 1 cup (250 mL) of cooked corn kernels to chowder if desired.

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