Bacon Tomato Chowder

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 dashes ground nutmeg
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes,with juices
• 1-1/3 cups half-and-half cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes; heat through. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Add bacon.