Corn Chowder With Red Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. oleo
• 1/2 c. chopped ham
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 or 4 medium red potatoes, cut into cubes
• 2 c. chicken broth
• salt and pepper
• 1 (16 oz.) can creamed corn
• 2 c. skim milk
• 3 Tbsp. oleo
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• chopped parsley
• crumbled bacon for garnish