corn chowder

Corn chowder is another one of those soup recipes that we love when the weather is cold and yucky.
Here's what you need:
1# bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
1 onion chopped
2# potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
1 15oz can each of corn and creamed corn
2T butter
3C each chicken broth and low fat milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley and grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Cook the bacon first and set aside I always lay my bacon on the broiler pan and bake 400 for 20 minutes or so.  The baking time depends on how thick your bacon is so start watching close after 15 min.
Saute the onion in the butter until translucent, Add the potatoes and cook about 5 min.
Add the cans of corn juice and all and the chicken stock.  I was out so i used chicken bouillon.
Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Add the milk and seasoning and heat until hot.
Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon, cheese and parsley.
You could also add frozen broccoli or peas when you add the milk for more vegie power.