Bacon and Potato Chowder

Step 1

Fry bacon until crisp, and chop. Drain and use paper towel to soak up excess fat.

Step 2

In a large pot, sautee onion and garlic with 2 tbsp bacon drippings.

Step 3

Add potatoes, water, bouillon cubes to pot.

Step 4

Heat to boiling, then cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked, then add bacon.

Step 5

Mix flour with a small amount of evaporated milk, making a paste.

Step 6

Gradually stir in remaining milk.

Step 7

Add to potato mixture.

Step 8

Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.

Step 9

Stir often to ensure the soup doesn't burn on the bottom of the pot.