Bean-Bacon Chowder

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon (cut up)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 22 ounces baked beans (homemade preferred)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook bacon and onion in a saucepan until bacon is lightly browned and onion is tender.

2. 2

   Blend in flour.

3. 3

   Add milk: cook and stir until bubbly.

4. 4

   Dice potatoes; add with thyme, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are done.

6. 6

   Stir in beans and heat through.