Bacon, Onion & Cheese Chowder
- 2 Tbsp diced dried onion
- ¼ tsp dried garlic
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ tsp Worcestershire sauce powder*
- 1 cup dry milk
- 3-ounces freeze-dried cheddar cheese (or fresh)
- 3 Tbsp shelf stable bacon or bacon bits
- 1 Tsp olive oil or 1 packet
At home, pack the onion and garlic in a small bag. Pack the flour, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce powder in another small bag. Pack the milk, cheese, and bacon in small bags. Tuck the oil in with the bags. Mark “3¼ cups water.
Add ¼ cup water to the onion bag and sit for 15 minutes.
Heat the oil over low heat in your pot. Saute onions till done and turning golden brown. Blend in flour, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook while stirring for a minute for the flour to cook.
Add in the bacon and gradually add 3 cups water, stirring constantly. Blend in the dry milk. Bring up the heat and let it come to a boil, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat and add in the cheese. Stir well and let sit covered for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Notes:
*Carry liquid Worcestershire sauce in a leakproof bottle; use 2-3 teaspoons.