Hearty Chicken Chowder

This chicken chowder is hearty enough to serve as a main dish with crusty bread, or serve it as a first course. This is delicious with or without tomatoes, and leftovers are even tastier the next day. Ingredients include cooked cubed chicken, broth, half-and-half or milk, diced potatoes, corn, carrots, and onions, celery, bacon, and seasonings.

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