"This New England Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe combines your favorite New England chowder flavors like potatoes and bacon, but adds in crowd pleasing chicken...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3/4 lb. small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
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1 large white onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, peeled then quartered lengthwise, then sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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10 oz frozen corn, thawed
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chopped fresh chives, for topping