Mixed Mushroom and Garlic Chowder

Ingredients

• ¼ pound of TC Farm bacon
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1 onion, chopped
• 8 ounces mixed mushrooms
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cream
• ½ cup milk
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Chop bacon into 1/2 inch slices and sauté until crispy. Set aside to use as.a topping.
2. Save 2 tbs of bacon fat and add to a medium sized sauce pan.
3. Add celery, onion and mushrooms to the reserved bacon fat. Sauté on medium heat, stirring frequently until cooked. The onions will be translucent.
4. Sprinkle with flour and combine. Add broth and simmer until thickened.
5. Add cream and as much milk as necessary to achieve your preferred consistency. Add the garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve topped with crispy bacon bits.