Ham And Corn Chowder
["8 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces", "1 c. sliced celery", "1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced", "1/2 c. diced green pepper", "1 clove garlic, minced", "3 medium potatoes, diced", "3 c. chicken broth or bouillon", "4 c. whole kernel corn", "4 c. milk", "2 c. cubed ham", "3 Tbsp. minced parsley", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce"]
["In a large saucepan,", "over medium-high heat, saute bacon until nearly crisp.", "Remove and drain on paper towels; set aside. Remove all but 1/4 cup drippings from saucepan.", "Add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic.", "Saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth.", "Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.", "Place 2 cups of the corn and 1/2 cup of the milk in a blender.", "Cover and blend until pureed.", "Add pureed corn, remaining corn, ham and potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.", "Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Bring to just under boiling. Serve and garnish with reserved bacon pieces and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley."]
["bacon", "celery", "onion", "green pepper", "clove garlic", "potatoes", "chicken broth", "whole kernel corn", "milk", "ham", "parsley", "salt", "pepper", "hot pepper sauce"]