Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 17 oz. can whole kernel corn
  • 2 c. pared, diced raw potatoes
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 3 Tbsp. finely crushed soda crackers
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 c. milk

Method

  • Fry bacon in large kettle.
  • Remove, crumble and set aside. Drain corn and add to the liquid drippings in kettle.
  • Add potatoes, onion, celery, salt and pepper.
  • Cover tightly and let simmer over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk and crackers. Heat to boiling.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle crisp bacon over top of chowder.
  • Makes 6 servings.