Thursday, October 16, 2008

Grandma Clouse's Chicken Chowder



Now that the cold weather is coming, don't forget about Grandma's yummy Chicken Chowder. I'm sure all the cousins have this recipe, but for everyone else here it is.

Grandma Clouse's Chicken Chowder
4 to 6 slices bacon, fried until crisp
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups chicken broth
2 pkg frozen corn
1/4 cup margarine
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
2 cups milk
1 cup cream

In frying pan, saute bacon until crisp. Saute onion in bacon grease; add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to boil; simmer until potatoes are cooked.

In medium saucepan, combine corn, butter, salt, pepper, cooked chicken, and milk. Simmer and stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Add to potato mixture along with cream. Cook, stirring occasionally but don't boil. Crumble bacon on top.

2 comments:

Amy said...

This soup is so good. Especially with a slice of Grandma's homemade bread!!!

No Buckaroos said...

I just made that tonight! It's one of Mark's favorites. (Ask Grandma about Chicken Chowder and Rice Pudding! - (funny story)