Easy Corn Chowder

• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz/each) chicken broth
• 1 bag (16 oz) frozen corn kernels
• 3 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 rib celery, sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked adn crumbled

Place broth, corn, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, and coriander into slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 7-8 hours. 

Partially mash soup mixture with potato masher to thicken. Stir in cream; cook on HIGH, uncovered, until hot. Adjust seasonings, if desired. Garnish with bacon. 

Makes 6 servings.