Quick Corn Chowder
Instructions:
- 1 strip of bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 – 14 1/2 ounce can of chicken broth
- 2 cups of water
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 – 15 ounce can of whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup of milk, divided
- 1/4 cup of all -purpose flour
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
- In a 3 -quart saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp and remove onto a paper towel to drain.
- Cook the diced onion in the bacon drippings until tender and add the chicken broth, water and potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the salt and the black pepper and mix well. Next, add the corn and 3/4 cup milk.
- Mix the flour and the remaining 1/4 cup of milk until smooth and add to the soup.
- Bring the soup to a boil and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with bacon andparsley if desired.