Corn Chowder

perfect for a cold day!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon, chopped
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green peppers or 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, chopped
• 2  large idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2  cups water
• 2 (15 1/4ounce) cans corn
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1  cup water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Fry chopped bacon on medium high heat, after a few minutes add onion, celery, pepper, and fry for a few more minutes. Transfer ingredients to stock pot turn down to medium low heat.
2. Add 2 cups of water and potatoes and let simmer until potatoes are almost cooked through. 15-20 minutes.
3. Add evaporated milk, and one more cup of water. You can use the evaporated milk can to add the water with. Simmer for 15-20 more minutes. While simmering salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve and enjoy.