Smoky Bean and Bacon Chowder
  1. In large pot, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring often, until almost crisp. Remove bacon pieces to paper towel-lined plate; drain all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the bacon fat from pot.

  2. Add carrots, garlic, onion and potato to the pot; cook, stirring and scraping any brown bits, for about 3 minutes, until starting to soften.

  3. Add broth, beans, 1 cup (250 mL) of water, paprika, bay leaf, salt, thyme, pepper and cayenne pepper; bring to boil.

  4. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

  5. Stir in milk and reserved bacon; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍲Chowder

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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