BEEF AND BACON CHOWDER

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My mother discovered this recipe while I was still a child, and we loved it! To save time, I sometimes cook the carrots and potatoes in the microwave. Either way, this chowder is perfect for a family supper and special enough for company.-Marilyn Yost, Livingston, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound ground beef
2 to 3 cups diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 cups milk
3 to 4 cups diced peeled potatoes, cooked and drained
2 cups sliced fresh carrots, cooked and drained
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; pour off drippings and remove bacon to paper towel to drain. , In the same skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain. Add the soup, milk, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper and reserved bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.