Winter Vegetable Chowder
["1 c. sun-dried tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch strips", "1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken or vegetable broth", "1/2 c. water", "1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes", "1/2 c. sliced celery", "1 (7 to 8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained", "1/2 c. sliced green onions", "1 c. 1% low-fat milk", "1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves", "salt", "ground pepper"]
["In small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes.", "In large saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring broth and 1/2 cup water to boil.", "Add potatoes; return to boil.", "Cover and cook over low heat for 12 minutes, or just until tender.", "With slotted spoon, remove 1 cup potatoes; set aside.", "Transfer contents of saucepan to blender; puree until smooth.", "Pour mixture back into saucepan."]
["tomatoes", "chicken", "water", "potatoes", "celery", "whole kernel corn", "green onions", "milk", "thyme", "salt", "ground pepper"]