Kumara & Bacon Chowder

Serves 12

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 red onions peeled and diced
• 8 rashers rindless bacon diced
• 4 large kumara
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• salt & pepper and chives

Method:

In a large saucepan sweat the onions in oil & butter until softened but not
coloured. Remove onion from saucepan, and then add bacon. Fry until cooked
through and a little crispy. Place onions, bacon, kumara & stock into saucepan
and bring to boil. Simmer gently until kumara is very tender. Add sour cream
and season with salt, pepper and chives. Puree.