Healthier Corn Chowder

(Amie)
Ingredients
4-6 pieces of bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups milk (I use nonfat)
6 medium red potatoes (I've also used russets, peeled) diced/chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 cups frozen corn
salt and pepper
few dashes of hot sauce

optional garnishes... crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream

Directions
Cook bacon until extra crispy, crumble when cool. In a large pot melt butter, add flour and whisk to make roux. Slowly add broth until completely combined and there are no lumps. Continue whisking and add milk. Bring to a simmer. Add potatoes, onion, and garlic and simmer, without boiling for an hour (or until potatoes are tender). Stir frequently. Add bacon and corn and heat through. Salt and pepper and add a few dashes of hot sauce to taste. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with garnishes, if desired.

Notes... I use the food processor for the onions and potatoes. I pulse the potatoes so that all the pieces are smallish but there is a size variety. I stir vigorously so that some of the potatoes "mash" for a creamier texture. If your soup gets too thick, thin with more milk.