Instructions

  1. In a large heavy skillet fry bacon until crisp, reserving 2 tablespons bacon drippings. Drain on paper towels and crumble and set aside.
  2. Transfer reserved bacon drippings to a large dutch oven over medium heat and add onion, green pepper and celery, cooking for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in flour and next six ingredients (beans- pepper) and cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and simmer over for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Add sausage, cover and continue simmering another 10 minutes.
  5. Ladle chowder into bowls and sprinkle with reserved bacon.