Comforting Soups and Chowders

Corn Chowder

2 slices bacon or 2 Tbsp butter

1/2 c. sliced onion

3 cups diced raw potato

2 c. water

2 c. fresh or canned or frozen corn

4 c. hot milk

1 tsp salt and pepper

Saute onion in butter or pork.  Add ingred except milk in large pot.  Cook until potatoes are tender.  Add milk last. (You can thicken with a flour paste or instant potatoes if needed)

Clam Chowder

Cook…. 2 c. chopped clams (fresh or canned)

3 c. cubed potato

3 c. chicken stock or broth, 1/2 c. onion, salt & Pepper
When done, add 2 tsp flour mixed with 2 tbsp butter (in paste) and 4 c. mild.  Simmer 10 min. Serve hot.

Bacon and Bean Soup (“Poor Man’s Porridge”)

Soak 2 cups dried beans overnight and cook until tender. (or use canned beans)  Fry 4 slices of bacon until crisp.  Drain.  In large pot mix cooked beans with

1 c. diced onions

1 c. diced celery

1 tsp dried parsley, savory

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp bacon fat

1 tsp. red pepper, salt

Add 4 cups water.

Simmer for 1 hour.  Crumble crisp bacon on top.  Serve hot.  (Add more water during cooking if needed)

Carolina Beef Stew

Brown 1 lb. boneless beef cubes in 2 tbsp fat

Add. 1 Chopped onion

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