Potato and Root Vegetable Chowder with Bacon

Name: Potato and Root Vegetable Chowder with Bacon
Yield: 6 main-course
Ingredients: 2 bacon slices, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only); 1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice; 3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 3 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk; 3 cups (or more) vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

By Marie Simmons

September 27, 2009

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