BEEFY BACON CHOWDER

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Rave reviews are sure to follow when this creamy chowder appears on the table. Bacon makes it rich and hearty. It's a favorite with my whole family. -Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cups whole milk
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes, cooked
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chopped carrots, cooked
Salt and pepper to taste
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the milk, potatoes, soup, carrots, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in the bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.