Bacon - Corn Chowder

[UKGuy]

Bacon - Corn Chowder

( recipe by Domestic Goddess )

 

This is one of my favorite soups.

I usually prepare a double batch.

 

6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled and set aside

2 cups water

2 cups diced potatoes

1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1/4 cup finely chopped onions

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1-( 14.75 ounce ) or ( 15 ounce ) can creamed corn

Half of 1-( 14.75 ounce ) or ( 15 ounce ) can creamed corn

 

White Sauce:

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 cups milk

1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( I add 2 c. )

 

In a large soup pot, ( 12 cup capacity ).

add the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper and thyme.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes

(until vegetables are some what tender).

Do not drain.

Add the 1 1/2 cans of creamed corn, and bacon.

Keep covered, and cook over very low heat.

 

Intructions to cooking the White Sauce:

In a medium- size saucepan, ( over low heat ) add the butter, until melted.

In a glass measuring cup, combine the milk and cornstarch; mix well.

Raise the heat just abit, add the milk-cornstarch mixture.

Keep stirring until it becomes somewhat thick.

Add the shredded cheese; stir until completely melted.

Add this to the corn chowder, stir and heat through thoroughly, but do not boil.

Serves 5-6.

 

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