Served as starter. Non-vegetarian dish.

Canadian

250 ml cooked crumbled Bacon

1 7/8 liters prepared low sodium Chicken Broth

500 ml Water

750 ml diced Turnips or Rutabagas

250 ml diced Onions

500 ml Asparagus, cut in 1 inch pieces

10 ml Chili Powder

10 ml Cajun Seasoning

2 ml Basil

2 ml Marjoram

250 ml frozen Corn

500 ml Table Cream

2 (420 gm) packages dry unprepared roasted Garlic mashed Potatoes

Cut bacon into 3cm or 1/2 inch pieces, cook and drain. In a large pot add Chicken Stock, Water, Bacon, Onion and Turnip. Bring to boil, then cook at medium heat for 20 minutes Stirring occassionally. Add Asparagus and seasonings and cook for another 20 minutes Stirring occassionally. Add Corn, Cream and Potatoes and cook another 10 mins stirring often. Let stand away from heat for 5 minutes and serve.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 1 1/4 hours

Serves: 8

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