Categories:Viewed: 54 - Published at: 9 years ago

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion or white part of leek
  • 2 1/2 c. pared potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth, unsalted
  • 1 (17 oz.) can cream-style corn
  • 2 c. milk
  • 8 oz. bay or sea scallops, halved
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 to 3 drops Tabasco sauce

Method

  • Saute the bacon in a large saucepan until crisp.
  • Set aside to drain on paper towels.
  • Discard all but 1/2 teaspoon of bacon fat left in pan.
  • Add onion or leek.
  • Saute over low heat, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and chicken broth and heat to boiling.
  • Cover and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat.