Family Foods

Autumn Corn Chowder

Makes Serves 9. Photo by Knorr By Knorr

Ingredients:

• 2 slices reduced sodium bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped leek, white parts only
• 10 ounces peeled butternut squash, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups fresh corn
• 8 cups water
• 1 pot Knorr® Homestyle Stock Reduced Sodium Chicken
• 1 sachet Knorr® Sidekicks® Harvest Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Side Dish

Directions:

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

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.

Stir in Knorr® Homestyle Stock Reduced Sodium Chicken and Knorr® Sidekicks® Harvest Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Side Dish. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until rice is tender.

Meanwhile, process reserved 2 cups broth and vegetables in blender until smooth; stir into saucepot and cook until heated through.