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Mushroom, Biltong & Potato Chowder

A delicious heartwarming American chowder with a South African twist.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Culinary Collection, Soups, Breads and Stews
Cuisine American, South African
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ml oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 60 g butter
  • 30 ml cake flour
  • 500 g button mushrooms, sliced
  • 80 ml white wine
  • 1.25 liters chicken stock
  • 1 potato, cut into cubes
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 375 ml milk
  • 125 ml cream
  • 150 g ground, fine biltong
  • salt and milled black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, butter and flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat and add the white wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, potatoes and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the milk, cream and biltong and season to taste.
    Simmer for 2 – 3 minutes.
Keyword bowl, soup, stew