Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 4-5 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 large potato, cubed

• 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 2 cups milk
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a heavy metal Dutch oven or sauce pan, fry the bacon until crisp.

2. 2

   Remove the bacon and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.

3. 3

   Saute onions in fat until limp and tender, stirring often to prevent burning.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 C water and potatoes.

5. 5

   Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 or 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

6. 6

   Add milk, corn, and seasonings and simmer 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.

7. 7

   Crumble bacon over top and serve.