Scallop Chowder with Bacon

Ingredients for Scallop Chowder with Bacon

• 4 bacon slices, chopped

• 240ml frozen chopped onions

• 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces

• 1 tablespoon plain flour

• 475ml whole milk

• 1 (275g) package frozen mixed vegetables

• 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

• 450g sea scallops, tough muscles removed if attached

How to make Scallop Chowder with Bacon

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.

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.

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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