Irish Bacon & Butterbean Chowder for Fall

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irish Bacon & Butterbean Chowder for Fall

Andi · Senior Member

Butter, cream and bacon! Yeah, I wish.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Andi,

My mother could eat it without gaining a ounce. Why didn't I get those genes?

Michele

mssherib · Member

That sounds delicious! I am going to try it! Thanks

Michele Erdvig · Host

As with all Irish recipes there are absolutely zero calories!

Michele Erdvig · Host

I made the chowder tonight. It was just delish! Only changes were dried parsley instead of fresh and some garlic powder. My husband even requested leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

Michele

susan · Senior Member

Hi Michele

Did you use American bacon or Irish bacon?

Michele Erdvig · Host

Susan,

I used American bacon. It was all I could find. Although I bought organic bacon without all the additives. I rarely eat bacon except when I'm in Ireland - for breakfast. In the recipe he used streaky bacon. Streaky bacon is bacon with more fat in it than the usual Irish bacon. So that would be more like American bacon.

After I added the liquids I cooked it down at a good simmer for about 30 minutes (stirring occasionally) while I made biscuits to go with it.

It made two hearty sized bowls of soup with leftovers for lunch for one.

Michele

susan · Senior Member

Michele

Thanks for the info,I guess more fat more flavor!

A couple times a year we order from http://www.tommymoloneys.com/ ,and we have been happy with a Irish breakfast in the US.

Susan