Hearty Bacon Potato Chowder
1/2 lb. bacon cut into 1" pieces
2 c. cubed potatoes
1/2 small onion, diced
1/4 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. 2% or whole milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. frozen corn
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp thyme
8 oz ( 1 c.) sour cream ( add last)
In a 3 qt. sauce pan, cook bacon over medium heat for approx. 10 min. Add potatoes, onion, celery and water. Cook and stir approx. 15-20 min. until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingred. except sour cream.Continue cooking stirring occasionallyuntil heated through. Approx. 10-12 min. Stir in sour cream and heat till warmed through. This recipe is very thick and we like this recipe so much, I always double the recipe....except the bacon.
Can serve with soft bacon bits on top and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.