Potato corn chowder #2

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2ouncesThick sliced bacon, diced
1poundsWhite potatoes, peeled and cubed
½cupChopped onion
2Cloves Garlic, minced
1cupChicken broth
½teaspoonCrushed red pepper, optional
4cupsMilk, room temperature, divided
1tablespoonCornstarch
1tablespoonSalt
3cupsCorn, fresh or canned
cupDiced green pepper
cupDiced sweet red pepper
2tablespoonsDiced green onion
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley

Directions

Microwave Directions: In a 4 quart microwave safe bowl, cook bacon at full power until crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Add potatoes, onion and garlic; stir to coat with bacon drippings. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, microwave at full power 5 minutes. Add broth and red pepper; cover, return to microwave and cook until potatoes are tender, about 8-10 minutes. In a separate bowl, stir 2 tablespoons milk into cornstarch; add to potatoes with remaining milk, salt, corn and peppers. Stir well. Cover and cook, stirring twice, until vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Just before serving, stir in green onion and parsley. Yield: 8 servings.

SOURCE:*Michelle Howell, Greentown, IN, Country Extra, Collector's Edition POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 1/94 From: Jim Bodle Date: 21 Jan 94 Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 05-04-95