Scallop Chowder With Bacon Recipe

Name: Scallop Chowder With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 bacon slices, chopped; 1 cup frozen chopped onions; 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 (10-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables; 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb sea scallops, tough muscles removed if attached

Servings: persons

4 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 (10-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb sea scallops, tough muscles removed if attached

1
Cook chopped bacon in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
2
Add onions and potato to fat in pan and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are thawed, about 1 minute, then sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
3
Cut scallops in half (or quarters if large) and add to soup, then simmer just until scallops are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Discard thyme sprig (if using), then season soup with salt and sprinkle with bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bacon slices, chopped, 1 cup frozen chopped onions, 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Scallop Chowder With Bacon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scallop Chowder With Bacon

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