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Rustic Potato Chowder

Source of Recipe


From "Cook 1.0" by Heidi Swanson



List of Ingredients



• 8 to 10 slices Smart Bacon
  
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 2 onions, chopped
  
• 3 shallots, chopped
  
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 4 cups diced, unpeeled new potatoes, any color (¼-inch dice)
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  
• 4 cups organic milk (low fat is fine)
  
• 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  
• Another 1 tsp salt
  
• Freshly ground pepper
  
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• Fresh chives and/or chive flowers, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Create the base:
   In a large pot, cook the Smart Bacon according to package instructions, until browned and crisp. Cool and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
   
   
2. Add ingredients and simmer:
   In the same pot over medium-high heat, add the extra-virgin olive oil, onions, shallots, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onions start to get soft. Add the diced potatoes and teaspoon of salt, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Now add the mustard and milk. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the soup thickens and the potatoes are soft throughout.
   
   
3. Whisk and season:
   Whisk in the Gruyère cheese, another teaspoon of salt, and a couple pinches of pepper. Garnish with the bacon, fresh chives and/or chive flowers.
   
   Makes about 6 big bowls.