Light Corn Chowder

Name: Light Corn Chowder
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 10 , medium ears fresh yellow corn, husks and silks removed; 1 slice, bacon (about 1 ounce), minced; 1 , large onion, preferably Spanish, minced; , Salt; 2 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons); 3 tablespoons, unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 12 ounces, red potatoes (about 2 medium), scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 , bay leaf; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme leaves, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup, low-fat milk; 1/2 cup, half-and-half; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley leaves; , Ground black pepper

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We wanted to lighten up this classic American chowder without compromising its rich flavor.

SERVES 6

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