A recipe for the cold weather

It has been snowing over the weekend and I fancied cooking something yummi and warm.I've found a recipe for a corn chowder in a magazine. I've adjusted it slightly. It is really good and not hard to make.

100g of unsmoked bacon cut into little pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
450g of corn kernels
2 large potatoes, cut into cubes
3 bay leaves
500ml vegetable stock
150ml milk
5 tbsp single cream
pinch cayenne
chopped chives, to serve

Fry bacon until fat runs out and it's crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
Add onion, celery, garlic, salt and pepper to the fat. Sautee until the onion is translucent. Add the corn, potatoes, bay leaves and stock.
Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for about 20 mins until the potatoes are very tender. Discard the bay leaves. Add the milk and cream, then heat through.
Spoon a third of the soup into a blender, then cool slightly. Puree until smooth, then return to the pot and heat. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper.
Serve with reserved crispy bacon and the chives.
These quantities serve 4 people.

Here is a picture of mine :)