Corn Chowder

This recipe was submitted to our local paper by Bettye E. Raines. It is wonderful!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  large potato, diced
• 2  cups water
• 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup water
•  black pepper

Directions

1. In large soup pot, cook bacon until it just begins to brown; add onion and cook until onion is limp and transparent.
2. Add potatoes and 2 cups water. Cook about 20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
3. Add corn with liquid. Remove from heat.
4. Mix flour in 1/2 cup water to make a paste; slowly stir into the chowder.
5. Stir in the evaporated milk.
6. Return to heat and boil for one minute.