Corn Chowder

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Milk and creamed corn make this chowder thick and creamy.
Ready in: 1 hour 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1 cup dry non-fat milk
• 2 1/2 cups water (to reconstitute milk)
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 3 1/4 cups water (for soup)
• 1 large potato, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 (14 ounce) cans creamed corn
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Preparation method

Prep: 45 mins | Cook: 30 mins

1. Reconstitute the dry milk with 2 1/2 cups water according to directions on package.
2. Saute celery, onion, and pepper in salad oil in a skillet on medium heat until tender.
3. Add water, potato, salt and pepper to large soup pot on stove. Add sauteed vegetables and bacon. Mix thoroughly, bring to a boil on medium, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 5-10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Add corn, bring to a boil again and stir occasionally. Add milk and butter to mixture.
5. Heat slowly to serving temperature. DO NOT BOIL.