Bacon Corn Chowder With Potatoes

This sounds perfect for those cold wisconsin winter nights!!!

Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp.

Drain on paper towels.

Reserve bacon drippings in pot.

Add onion and celery to pot.

Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until almost translucent.

Increase heat to high.

Add 1 / 2 cup of the broth , stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pot.

Add reserved corn cobs , remaining 1 1 / 2 cups broth , potatoes , thyme , bay leaves , salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil.

Cover.

Reduce heat to low.

Simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Uncover.

Add milk and hot sauce.

Simmer 5 minutes.

Add corn kernels.

Simmer 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove and discard corn cobs and bay leaves.

Stir in bacon just before serving.

bacon, onion, celery, chicken broth, fresh corn kernels, red potatoes, fresh thyme, bay leaves, coarse salt, pepper, milk, hot pepper sauce