Dilled Chicken Chowder

Serves 2

Preparation time is 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Bacon slices, coarsely chopped
• 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 medium leeks, sliced
• 1 large red-skinned potato, diced into 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup chicken broth – (250ml)
• ¾ cup cream – (175ml)
• 1 ½ tablespoon fresh dill, chopped – (22.5ml)

Directions

1. Sauté bacon until crisp in a deep, heavy bottomed skillet.  Drain on paper towel.
2. Add chicken and leek to bacon skillet.  Sauté for 5 minutes.  Add potato and chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add cream and dill and continue to simmer uncovered this time until chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper.  Ladle into bowls and garnish with crispy bacon.
5. Serve and enjoy!