SMOKED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CHOWDER

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This is a simple but delightful soup, just perfect for an autumm supper. If smoked chicken is unavailable, feel free to substitute smoked turkey, ham or simply cooked chicken

Provided by Japanese Delight

Categories Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped bacon, ends and pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 quarts good chicken stock
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups smoked chicken, skin and bones removed shredded
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, peeled and diced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
salt
pepper

Steps:

Heat a heavy soup pot over medium heat and fry the bacon and onions until they are golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Pour off excess fat if there is any.
Melt butter in the pan and stir in flour. Let four cook, stirring constantly until it is golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
Add chicken stock and stir well, making sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Bring the soup to a boil.
Add sweet potatoes and simmer until they are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add chicken, red pepper, cream and seasonings and simmer 20-30 minutes more.
Season to taste.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 107.6, Sodium 735.1, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 12.2

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