Corn Chowder

Name: Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 c. onion, chopped; 2 c. potatoes, pared and diced; 2 1/2 c. water, divided; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 (16 oz.) cans whole kernel corn or 2 c. cooked fresh corn; 1 1/2 c. milk; 1/4 c. flour; paprika

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c. onion, chopped
2 c. potatoes, pared and diced
2 1/2 c. water, divided
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (16 oz.) cans whole kernel corn or 2 c. cooked fresh corn
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. flour
paprika

Directions

1

Cook bacon until crisp.
2

Remove bacon and set aside.
3

Saute onions in bacon fat until soft.
4

Add potatoes, 2 cups water, salt and pepper.
5

Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
6

Stir in corn with liquid and milk.
7

Blend flour with remaining 1/2 cup water until smooth, then stir into chowder.
8

Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until it thickens and heats thoroughly.
9

Serve sprinkled with bacon and paprika.
10

Serve 4 to 6.
11

Freezes well.