Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 T. flour
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 c. chopped potato
  • 3/4 t. sage
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 c. instant nondairy creamer
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 c. whole kernel corn
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/8 t. pepper
  • Crumbled bacon, parsley, chives for garnish

Method

  • Fry bacon with onion in large saucepan until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add 2 cups water, potato, sage and bay leaf.
  • Simmer, covered for 10 to 15 minutes or just until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaf.
  • Add creamer, 1 cup boiling water, cheese, corn, salt and pepper.
  • Heat just to the boiling point, stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Ladle into soup bowls.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
  • Garnish with parsley and chives.
  • Makes 6 servings.