Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon, sliced and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups canned chicken broth
• 2 large potatoes
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 cups corn kernels, drained
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• salt, to taste
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 3 scallions, white bulb and 3 inches green, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped