Corn Chowder

About 5-6 servings
Easy to double

1/2 # bacon, cut into 1 in. pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 T flour
4 cups milk
1 can creamed corn
2-3 potatoes, cubed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Fry bacon pieces. Remove bacon, and reserve 4 T drippings. Saute onion and celery in drippings. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Pour in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium or lower; add bacon and all other ingredients. Stir often to prevent scorching. Cook until potatoes are soft.

~V.L.S.