Autumn Chowder

Prep Time: 15 min   Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients: 

6 slices of bacon, chopped

1 cup onion, chopped

2 cups water (or enough to cover vegetables)

2 1/2 cups potatoes, chopped

1 cup carrots, thinly sliced

2 chicken bouillon cubes

3 cubs milk

2 (16 oz) cans corn, drained

1/2 tsp. pepper

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

3 Tbsp. flour

Directions:

Chop bacon.  In a large soup pot fry bacon until crisp; drain grease as needed.  Add onion and cook until onion is tender.  Stir in water, potatoes, carrots and bouillon.  Simmer until vegetables are tender (15-20 min).  Stir in milk, corn and pepper and heat until simmering.  Mix cheese and flour.  Add this to soup mixture; stirring until cheese melts.

Source:  Luann Baker