Iowa Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped salt pork
• 1 md. onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 md. green bell pepper, diced
• 1-1/2 cup diced potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 lg. bay leaf
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 2 cups corn, cut fresh from cob