smoked salmon chowder

prep time:  10 minutes
cook time:  30 minutes
servings:  4 - 5

ingredients:
1 pound new potatoes - cut into 1/2-inch cubes, unpeeled
6 ounces yellow onion - chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoon flour
5 - 6 ounces smoked salmon - flaked
2 cup half & half
2 tablespoons drained small capers
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
hot sauce

steps:
1.  put the potatoes, onion and chicken stock in a large soup pot.  bring to a boil.  cover and reduce heat to low.  let simmer 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

2.sprinkle the flour and stir until combined.  add the salmon, half & half, capers, thyme, salt and pepper to taste.  add a couple of dashes of hot sauce if desired.  stir to combine.  let simmer for about 10 minutes.  adjust seasoning as needed.

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