Ingredients

  • 3 slices Bacon
  • 1/2 whole Onion
  • 2 whole Potatoes
  • 3/4 cups Celery
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
  • 1-1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 15-3/4 ounces, weight Canned Corn Kernels, Drained
  • 15-3/4 ounces, weight Canned Cream Of Corn
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 3/4 cups Cheddar Cheese

Method

  • Chop the bacon, onion, potatoes and celery keeping each separate. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, brown bacon for about 5 minutes. Then add onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, potatoes, celery and salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • In a small cup mix flour into the milk.
  • After 15 minutes of simmering, stir in the corn, cream of corn, milk-flour mixture and butter. Cook uncovered over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until soup is thickened. Then add the cheese and stir until it is melted through. Serve!