My neighbor and I pooled our resources and handed out candy (me) and cute little bendy monsters and spider rings (Vykki). We enjoyed a glass of wine and I made a big ol' pot of potato chowder. Paired with some Dutch crunch dinner rolls we had a warm, cozy meal. And when her boys needed a break from trick-or-treating they stopped by for a bowl too.
We had a very polite bunch of costumed kids (and some parents) at our door! Little tiny princesses and Batmen to scary zombies and funny rodeo clowns. But I'd have to say my favorite trick-or-treater was my darling neighbor who showed up with a bowl and a spoon looking for some Halloween chowder! I think I've started a new tradition in my house!
The recipe comes from a Land O' Lakes cookbook my sister-in-law got me years ago. The book falls open to this page! It is simple and delicious - no reason not to make some tonight!
Savory Bacon Potato Chowder
8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch slices
6 medium (2 cups) new red potatoes, cubed 1/2-inch
2 medium (1 cup) onions, chopped
1 cup Land O' Lakes sour cream
1 1/4 cups milk
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cook bacon in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes; add potatoes and onions. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender (10 to 15 minutes).
Add all remaining ingredients. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (5 to 10 minutes).
Morgan made Potato soup in her Foods class yesterday. She was thrilled with how good it was. I am just thrilled at how she is developing into a much more grown-up eater :-) This looks a recipe that she would would really like.
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