American Corn Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Chop bacon into small pieces.
2. 2
   Fry until lightly brown; add onion, celery and green pepper and fry them.
3. 3
   Put in potatoes and 2 pints of water.
4. 4
   Season with salt, paprika and half of bay leaf.
5. 5
   Simmer until potatoes are cooked.
6. 6
   Mix flour with half of milk, pour soup into this, stirring continuously.
7. 7
   Pour this back into saucepan and bring to boil.
8. 8
   Add the rest of milk and corn.
9. 9
   Reheat but do not boil.
10. 10
    Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley.