Turkey,Bacon & Sage Chowder

By lynleywoman

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon,chopped
• 1 onion,finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic,minced
• 2 celery sticks,chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper,chopped
• 3 small potatoes,peeled, cut in small dice
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
• 2 tbsp finely shredded sage leaves
• 2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In large pan on medium heat,cook bacon until crisp,about 5 minutes. Remove with sloyyed spoon and drain on paper towel. Pour off drippings,leaving about 1 tbsp. in pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook,stirring 1 minute,until softened. Add celery and red pepper. Cook,stirring 2 minutes. Add potatoes. Cook stirring 1 minute. Add flour. Cook,stirring 1 minute. Stir in stock and sage. Turn heat to high,bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low,cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes,until potatoes and celery are tender,stirring occasionally.
Stir in bacon,turkey and corn. Simmer until heated through. Stir in milk9do not allow to boil)Season with salt & pepper.