INGREDIENTS
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2 slices bacon, minced
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4 teaspoons vegetable oil
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2 onions, minced
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed and cut into ½-inch chunks
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1 carrot, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
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2 bay leaves
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
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Salt and pepper
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1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces
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1 (15-ounce) can creamed corn
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
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3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or cilantro