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Salmon Chowder, creamy

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from rdj petite
Salmon Chowder, creamy

3 tbsp. bacon fat or butter
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. diced potatoes
1 c. diced carrots
2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground thyme
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 c. frozen peas
1 7 3/4oz. can red salmon, picked over,
...flaked, and drained, saving liquid
1 8 1/4oz. can creamed corn
1 13oz. can evaporated milk

Saute the garlic, onion, celery and green pepper in the bacon fat.
Add the potatoes, carrots, reserved salmon liquid, chicken broth and seasonings.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are nearly tender.
Add the peas and cook 5 minutes.
Add the salmon, corn and evaporated milk and heat through.

If you like a thicker soup, add a little cornstarch mixed with a little water.
Eat with a salad and some crusty bread.