CAPE ANNE CHOWDER

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

6slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1large onion, coarsely chopped
2Tbsp. flour
2cups water
1/2lb. baking potatoes (about 2), peeled, cubed
2stalks celery, sliced
1/4tsp. pepper
1pkg. (8 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
2cups milk
1lb. cod fillets, cut into chunks
1can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked

Steps:

COOK and stir bacon in large saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in pan. Drain bacon on paper towels.
ADD onions to drippings in pan; cook 5 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add flour; mix well. Gradually stir in water until blended. Add vegetables and pepper; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until potatoes are tender.
STIR in cheese; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Add milk, cod and crabmeat; cook 8 to 10 min. or until fish is done, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with bacon.