Potato-Corn Chowder

1 md Onion, chopped

3 md Potatoes, diced

2 md Carrots, sliced

1 lg Celery stalk, chopped

2 ea Bay leaves

2 tb Vegetable oil

3 c Frozen corn

14 oz Can tomatoes, chopped

1 1/2 ts Coriander

1 ts Savoury

1/2 ts Thyme

Salt & pepper to taste 1 c Water, stock

Place onions, potatoes, carrots, celery, bay leaves & oil in large soup pot. Add just enough stock to cover. Bring to a boil & simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add the corn, tomatoes with hteir liquid & simmer for 10 minutes. Add the seasonings & simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove 3/4 cup of potatoes & mash well. Return to the pot with the 1 cup of stock. Stir well. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until you are ready to serve it. Adapted from Nava Atlas, "Vegetariana"