SMOKY CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON

By heathermcginnis

This is easy to make.. and very tasty!!

Ingredients

• 6 slices chopped bacon
• 1 leek, white part only - chopped finely
• 1 potatoe - finely chopped
• 2 cups corn (frozen or canned)
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 398 ml can creamed corn
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon till crisp. Reserve 1 tbsp fat. Add leak and saute 1 mnute. Add potatoe, corn, broth, milk, creamed corn and spcies. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook uncovered till potatoes are tender - about 20 minutes. Season with fresh pepper.