Corn Chowder
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients
1/2 cup finely chopped bacon
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery
1 1/2 cup diced potatoes
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 1/2 tablespoons flour

Directions

In a saucepan, saute bacon until browned. Stir in onion and cook 2 minutes. Add celery, potatoes, water, bay leaf and salt; simmer gently until potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix flour and 1 tablespoon of milk; stir until smooth and add to potato mixture. Add remaining milk and stir. Heat soup until it thickens; slowly add cream and corn. Heat mixture slowly. Add pepper, stir and serve.