Creamy Spicy Corn Chowder With Chicken

• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 russet potato, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cups corn
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• cilantro
• lime

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat cook bacon until crispy and all fat has rendered out.
2. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
3. Set aside.
4. To fat remaining in the pan, add onion, jalapeno, potato, red pepper, corn, thyme and garlic salt.
5. Saute until vegetables are tender.
6. In a blender, puree half the mixture and add back to the pan.
7. Add milk, chicken broth, and chicken and let simmer for 5 - 10 minutes, until steamy.
8. Transfer to serving bowls.
9. Garnish each bowl with bacon, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

bacon, yellow onion, jalapeno, russet potato, red bell pepper, corn, thyme, garlic salt, milk, chicken broth, chicken, cilantro, lime

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-spicy-corn-chowder-with-chicken-325616 (may not work)