Ingredients
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1/2 lb bacon
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 cup celery, chopped
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2 tablespoons flour
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2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans
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2 cups water
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3 beef bouillon cubes
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1 bay leaf
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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12 ounces Polish sausage or 12 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup carrot, sliced
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1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- In a large heavy skillet fry bacon until crisp, reserving 2 tablespons bacon drippings. Drain on paper towels and crumble and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add sausage, cover and continue simmering another 10 minutes.
- Ladle chowder into bowls and sprinkle with reserved bacon.