INGREDIENTS
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1 large Vidalia or any sweet onion, diced
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2 stalks celery
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2 large Idaho potatoes, diced
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2 cups super sweet yellow corn (frozen, fresh or canned)
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1 quart chicken broth
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5 slices smoked bacon, diced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pint light cream (or 1/2 pint cream and 1/2 pint lowfat milk)
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)