SALMON CHOWDER
5 slices bacon
1 tbsp. bacon drippings
3/4 c. chopped onion
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can salmon; remove skin &
bones, drain, reserve liquid
2 med.-sized raw potatoes, cubed or
2 c. milk
1. In breakfast skillet, fry bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Drain on paper toweling. Reserve bacon drippings. Crumble bacon. 2. In skillet, combine bacon drippings and onion. Saute over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. 3. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Add to onion mixture, stir. Measure salmon liquid, add water to make 3 cups. Gradually add to onion mixture over medium heat. 4. Transfer onion-liquid mixture to 3-quart saucepan. Add potatoes; bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally. 5. Add salmon, milk and crumbled bacon. Heat over low heat until heated thoroughly, about 8 minutes. Stir occasionally. Makes 6 servings. NOTE: One or two 16 ounce cans of potatoes can be substituted for the raw potatoes, eliminating approximately 20 minutes of preparation.