Chicken and Vegetable Chowder

INGREDIENTS

8	slices bacon, cut into pieces
1	medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2	cloves garlic, finely chopped
4	cups half-and-half
3 1/2	cups Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2	cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2	cups mashed potato mix (dry)
1	bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn
6 1/2	cups Green Giant® SELECT® frozen broccoli florets
1/4	teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1.	In Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from Dutch oven; drain on paper towels.
2.	Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender.
3.	Stir in bacon and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.