POTATO, CORN AND CANADIAN BACON CHOWDER

POTATO, CORN AND CANADIAN BACON CHOWDER image

Yield 5-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 t olive oil
3 1/2 c fat-free chicken broth
3 1/2 c cubed, peeled red potatoes (1/2-inch)
1 large bay leaf
3/4 t dried thyme leaves
1/4 t dry mustard
2 1/2 c 1 percent low-fat milk
2 1/2 c frozen whole-kernel corn
6 oz Canadian bacon, julienned
Salt and white pepper, to taste

Steps:

Saute onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan until tender, about five minutes. Add broth, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, mustard; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add milk and corn; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, five minutes or until corn is cooked. Discard bay leaf. Process half the vegetables in food processor or blender until smooth; return to saucepan. Stir in Canadian bacon and simmer, covered, for five minutes. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.