Corn, Sweet Potato and Potato Chowder - Furlani Foods

Ingredients

• 1 296g pkg Furlani Garlic Parm Bread Knots (bake-in-bag)
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1” pieces
• 5 cups (750 g) of frozen corn (5 ears of fresh corn)
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
• 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup/250 mL)
• 6 large sprigs of thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups (500 mL) baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped (2 cups/500 mL)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) mild or spicy smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 4 cups (900 mL) chicken broth
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh oregano leaves, divided
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
• 1 cup (250 mL whole milk
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) herb and garlic cream cheese, room temperature