Coldweatherpotatochowderwithcarawaycheese Recipes

COLD WEATHER POTATO CHOWDER WITH CARAWAY CHEESE

Steps:

• Saute bacon in a big soup pot over medium heat until browned and crisp, 3-4 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
• Pour out and discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
• Add in onion and celery to drippings in the pot; cook/stir often, until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add in diced potatoes; saute for 2 minutes.
• Add in garlic; saute/stir for 1 minute.
• Add in chicken stock and milk to pot; bring mixture to a simmer.
• Cook at a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Do not let soup come to a boil (soup can be prepared to this point 1 day ahead; cool, cover, and refrigerate; reheat on low heat and proceed with recipe).
• When ready to serve, add the cheese, a little at a time, to the hot soup, stirring until melted after each addition.
• In a small bowl, mix the butter and flour with a fork to make a paste.
• Whisk this mixture into the soup, a little at a time, and cook until completely blended, for 1-2 minutes.
• Taste soup; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.
• To serve--ladle soup into 4 bowls, sprinkle each serving with chopped bacon and chives.

MOM'S NOVA SCOTIA SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• Fill a large pot halfway with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Add onions and carrots; cook until slightly tender, 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in salmon, cod, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and crab; cook over medium heat until salmon and cod are firm but chunks are still slightly translucent in the center, about 10 minutes. Drain half the water from the pot and add clams, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Place butter chunks atop the soup; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until salmon and cod are fully cooked and flake easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.

POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. , Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired.