Ham And Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a large saucepan,
over medium-high heat, saute bacon until nearly crisp.
Remove and drain on paper towels; set aside. Remove all but 1/4 cup drippings from saucepan.
Add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic.
Saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place 2 cups of the corn and 1/2 cup of the milk in a blender.
Cover and blend until pureed.
Add pureed corn, remaining corn, ham and potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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.