Bacon Tomato Chowder Recipe

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This soup recipe is so warm and inviting for any occasion, but most of all, I like to cook it for just my husband and me.

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Bacon Tomato Chowder Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Dash ground nutmeg
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
2/3 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings.
In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Add bacon. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 586 calories, 51 g fat (27 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 1,453 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Bacon Tomato Chowder in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p66