Ham And Corn Chowder

• 8 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. diced green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 3 c. chicken broth or bouillon
• 4 c. whole kernel corn
• 4 c. milk
• 2 c. cubed ham
• 3 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

1. In a large saucepan,
2. over medium-high heat, saute bacon until nearly crisp.
3. Remove and drain on paper towels; set aside. Remove all but 1/4 cup drippings from saucepan.
4. Add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic.
5. Saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Place 2 cups of the corn and 1/2 cup of the milk in a blender.
8. Cover and blend until pureed.
9. Add pureed corn, remaining corn, ham and potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
10. Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Bring to just under boiling. Serve and garnish with reserved bacon pieces and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

bacon, celery, onion, green pepper, clove garlic, potatoes, chicken broth, whole kernel corn, milk, ham, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1013602 (may not work)