Ingredients

  • 6 strips Bacon
  • 1 cup Onion, Chopped
  • 2 pounds Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed
  • 3/4 cups Celery, Diced
  • 2 sticks Carrots, Peeled And Diced
  • 1-1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cube Chicken Bouillon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 3 cups Milk

Method

  • Saute bacon and onion in large kettle until onions are translucent. Add potatoes, celery, carrots, water, bouill0n, and seasonings. Cook over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, make a white sauce with butter and flour, forming a roux. Then add the milk, and whisk until blended. Add to the chowder, cover, and cook on medium-low heat until thick.