Autumn Corn Chowder

Name: Autumn Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 2 slices reduced sodium bacon; 1/2 cup leek finely chopped, white parts only; 10 ounces butternut squash peeled, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery finely chopped; 2 cups fresh corn [or thawed, frozen corn]; 8 cups water; 1 Knorr(R) Homestyle Stock - Reduced Sodium Chicken; 1 package Knorr(R) Rice SidesTM - Chicken flavor

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 slices reduced sodium bacon
1/2 cup leek finely chopped, white parts only
10 ounces butternut squash peeled, finely chopped
2 stalks celery finely chopped
2 cups fresh corn [or thawed, frozen corn]
8 cups water
1 Knorr(R) Homestyle Stock - Reduced Sodium Chicken
1 package Knorr(R) Rice SidesTM - Chicken flavor

Directions

1

Cook bacon in large saucepot until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from saucepot. Set aside and reserve drippings.
2

Cook leek, squash, celery and corn in reserved drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring to boil then reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes. Remove 2 cups of broth and vegetables and set aside.
3

Stir in Knorr(R) Homestyle Stock - Reduced Sodium Chicken and Knorr(R) Rice SidesTM - Chicken flavor. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
4

Meanwhile, process reserved 2 cups broth and vegetables in blender until smooth; stir into saucepot and cook until heated through. Garnish, if desired, with fresh parsley.