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

Main Courses
Pork
Vegetables
Soups

By Nick Iverson ･ 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.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours

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