Corn Chowder

Name: Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 T. flour; 2 c. water; 1 c. chopped potato; 3/4 t. sage; 1 large bay leaf; 1 c. instant nondairy creamer; 1 c. boiling water; 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 c. whole kernel corn; 1 t. salt; 1/8 t. pepper; Crumbled bacon, parsley, chives for garnish

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
3 T. flour
2 c. water
1 c. chopped potato
3/4 t. sage
1 large bay leaf
1 c. instant nondairy creamer
1 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 c. whole kernel corn
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
Crumbled bacon, parsley, chives for garnish

Directions

1

Fry bacon with onion in large saucepan until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring frequently.
2

Stir in flour.
3

Cook for 1 minute.
4

Add 2 cups water, potato, sage and bay leaf.
5

Simmer, covered for 10 to 15 minutes or just until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaf.
6

Add creamer, 1 cup boiling water, cheese, corn, salt and pepper.
7

Heat just to the boiling point, stirring until cheese is melted.
8

Ladle into soup bowls.
9

Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
10

Garnish with parsley and chives.
11

Makes 6 servings.