Corn Chowder

CORN CHOWDER

Ingredients:

1/4 lb bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 can whole kernel corn
1/4 cup bacon drippings
2 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cups milk
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup flour
salt and pepper




Directions:

1. Cook bacon until brown.
2. Drain off fat and set aside.
3. Drain liquid from corn into large sauce pan.
4. Add potatoes and onion, and simmer until tender.
5. Add bacon drippings, butter, corn, and 2 cups milk.
6. Beat 1/3 cup milk with flour with whisk until smooth.
7. Stir into soup and simmer until thickened.
8. Salt and pepper to taste.
9. Add bacon pieces.