Corn and Bacon Soup

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup potato, pared and diced
  • 1 cup carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp (reserve 3 tablespoons drippings)
  • 12 cup onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans corn, drained (frozen is fine)
  • parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine potatoes, carrots and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.
  2. 2
    Cover and cook until tender; approximately 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Crumble bacon; set aside.
  4. 4
    Saute onion in 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; blend in flour and seasonings.
  5. 5
    Blend in milk, half and half, potatoes, carrots and their liquid.
  6. 6
    Cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thickened.
  7. 7
    Add corn and heat through.
  8. 8
    Serve in bowls garnished with crumbled bacon and parsley.

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