Potato Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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