Autumn Corn Chowder

• 2 slices reduced sodium bacon
• 1/2 cup leek finely chopped, white parts only
• 10 ounces butternut squash peeled, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery finely chopped
• 2 cups fresh corn or thawed, frozen corn
• 8 cups water
• 1 Knorr(R) Homestyle Stock - Reduced Sodium Chicken
• 1 package Knorr(R) Rice SidesTM - Chicken flavor

1. Cook bacon in large saucepot until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from saucepot. Set aside and reserve drippings.
2. Cook leek, squash, celery and corn in reserved drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring to boil then reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes. Remove 2 cups of broth and vegetables and set aside.
3. Stir in Knorr(R) Homestyle Stock - Reduced Sodium Chicken and Knorr(R) Rice SidesTM - Chicken flavor. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
4. Meanwhile, process reserved 2 cups broth and vegetables in blender until smooth; stir into saucepot and cook until heated through. Garnish, if desired, with fresh parsley.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Autumn-Corn-Chowder-1220783 (may not work)