Bean Bacon Chowder

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, cut up
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
• 1 can (22 oz.) baked beans
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup snipped parsley, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, cook bacon and onion until onion is tender and bacon is lightly browned. Blend in flour and add milk gradually; cook and stir until bubbly. Add potatoes, beans, thyme; salt & pepper to taste. Simmer about 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.