Creamy Corn Chowder Recipe

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg celery, diced
• 1 med onion, finely minced
• 2 med carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 med russet potatoes peeled and finely diced
• 2 x bay leaves
• 2 x vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1/4 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/4 tsp dry thyme
• 12 1/3 ounce packaged soft silken tofu*
• 3 c. cooked fresh corn, (from 6 ears) Or possibly thawed frzn corn kernels
• 1/4 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly grnd white pepper

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