Fast And Fit Potato Chowder
["1 Tbsp. margarine or butter", "1 c. chopped leeks or onions", "1 c. diced red and/or green bell peppers", "2 lb. (6 medium) potatoes, diced 1/2-inch", "3 c. chicken broth or bouillon", "2 tsp. dried thyme leaves", "2 bay leaves", "1 c. low-fat milk", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn, thawed and drained", "1/4 c. chopped parsley", "1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["In microwave, melt butter in 2 1/2 to 3-quart microwave-safe dish on High 1 minute.", "Add leeks and bell peppers; microwave on High 3 minutes.", "Stir in potatoes, broth, thyme and bay leaves. Remove 4 cups cooked potatoes with a slotted spoon; put into electric blender.", "Add milk and puree until smooth.", "Return mixture to dish.", "Stir in corn, parsley and cayenne season with salt and pepper.", "Heat on High 3 minutes.", "If desired, pass bowls of shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, drained canned clams and/or cubed cooked chicken or ham, to stir into soup.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["margarine", "leeks", "red and/or", "potatoes", "chicken broth", "thyme", "bay leaves", "low-fat milk", "frozen corn", "parsley", "cayenne pepper", "salt"]