Asparagus Chicken Chowder
Source of Recipe
Farm Wives Recipes
List of Ingredients
3 pounds chicken meat or breast meat, diced
3-1/2 quarts chicken broth
1 pound bacon, fried and crumbled
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 onion, finely diced
1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups peeled, diced potatoes
1 tablespoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch or flour
2 cups cream or half and halfRecipe
Set cooked chicken and broth aside to cool to lukewarm. Place shredded carrots, onion and asparagus pieces in bacon dripping and saute until fork-tender. Measure 1 cup of the chicken broth and set aside. Remove chicken from broth and set aside. Add potatoes, salt, pepper and thyme to broth; bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender. Dissolve cornstarch or flour in cream and reserved broth; stir until smooth. Stir into potato mixture. Add all remaining ingredients and heat to desired thickness. Serves 12 or more.
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