Potato, Bacon, and Corn Chowder

Name: Potato, Bacon, and Corn Chowder
Total time: 60
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 carrots, diced; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 cups milk; 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 pinch paprika (Optional)

Recipe by Kim R from allrecipes.com

Dinner 60 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 carrots, diced
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4 stalks celery, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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2 tablespoons butter

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2 tablespoons flour
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4 cups milk
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2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
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1 pinch paprika (Optional)

Instructions

Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered, and the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon, leaving the grease in the pan. Stir the carrot, celery, and bay leaf into the bacon grease; cook for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently. Add the bacon, cooked vegetables, potatoes, and corn. Return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Use additional milk as needed to to achieve desired consistency. Garnish with paprika to serve.