Potato, Corn and Canadian Bacon Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 3 1/2 cups red potatoes peeled, cubed
• 1 large bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 6 ounces Canadian bacon julienned
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Add milk and corn; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, five minutes or until corn is cooked. Discard bay leaf.
3. 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.