Hearty Vegetable Chowder

Name: Hearty Vegetable Chowder
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 6 slices, bacon, chopped; 1 pound, leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly; 4 , carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 , celery ribs, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme; , Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 pounds, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups, chicken broth; 1 , bay leaf; 1/2 cup, half-and-half; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh chives; 1 teaspoon, lemon juice

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2013

We set out to make a satisfying, creamy soup that focused on the vegetables but was still hearty and flavorful.

SERVES4 to 6

TIME1¼ hours

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For this hearty vegetable dish, we start by sautéing leeks, carrots, and celery in bacon fat. After adding russet potatoes, we stir vigorously to release the potatoes’ starch, which gives the finished stew a silky-smooth texture. Chicken br...

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