Potato Corn Chowder

Step 1

In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until browned.

Step 2

Add onion and celery, cooking and stirring until the onion starts to brown. Add garlic, salt, thyme and pepper and cook 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits.

Step 4

Add potatoes and corn. Stir, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium.

Step 5

Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low.

Step 6

Combine milk and corn starch and gradually whisk into soup mixture, a little at a time, until thickened slightly.

Step 7

Serve as desired.