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Corn and Potato Chowder
2 bacon slices, chopped 1 potato, peeled, cubed 2 cup milk 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh 1 onion, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 15 oz creamed corn 1 Tbsp thyme, fresh, chopped
Cook bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add potato and bell pepper and saute 1 minute. Add 2 cups of milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender and soup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Add creamed corn, corn kernels and 1 tablespoon thyme (1 t. dried) to soup and simmer until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper If soup is too thick, thin with additional milk.
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