Potato Bacon Chowder I

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon (cut up)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 3/4 cup milk
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Dash of pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)

Directions

Fry bacon until crisp in a 3 qt. sauce pan. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Pour off fat and add potatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in soup and sour cream; gradually add milk. Add salt, pepper, and parsley. Heat to serving temperature.. Makes 7 cups

By Robin

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Potato Bacon Chowder II

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, cut up
• 1/2-1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 cup water
• dash pepper
• grated cheese, to taste
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions

Fry bacon until crisp. Add onions and celery and saute 2-3 minutes. Pour off fat. Add potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes. Stir in soups and sour cream. Gradually add milk. Do not boil - heat slowly. Add parsley and grated cheese before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA