Potato Chowder

• 1/4 lb. bacon, cut in small pieces
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
• 3 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1 1/2 lb. potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch dices
• 1 c. sliced carrot
• 1 red bell pepper, diced, or 1/2 lb. tomatoes
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 c. corn
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 2 c. cooked chicken
• 2 c. low-fat milk
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• salt and pepper to taste

1. In pan over medium heat, brown bacon; pour off fat.
2. Add white and green parts of onions (reserve 1/2 cup of dark tops).
3. Cook and stir 1 minute.
4. Add broth and potatoes.
5. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
6. Add carrots; cook 5 minutes more.
7. Add bell pepper, zucchini, corn and thyme; cook until tender.
8. Add turkey or chicken and reserved onion tops.
9. Mix milk with cornstarch; add to pot.
10. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
11. Season with salt and pepper.

bacon, green onions, chicken broth, potatoes, carrot, red bell pepper, zucchini, corn, thyme, chicken, lowfat milk, cornstarch, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=486476 (may not work)