Smoky Potato Chowder

Ingredients

• 24 oz. Tasteful Selections® 2-Bite potatoes
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 lb. bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cans (8 oz. each) cream of chicken soup
• 16 oz. chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tsp. fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp. coarse ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• ¼ c. sour cream
• 2 tbsp. TABASCO® sauce