Potato Corn Chowder

(Serves 8)

Ingredients:

12 bacon strips (or 1 ½ c. ham/turkey)

2 T. olive oil (or reserved bacon grease)

1 ½ c. celery (6 stalks)

1 ½ c. onion (1 large)

¼ c. wheat flour

4 c. water

6 c. potatoes (2 ½ lbs)

2 cans corn (cream style)

1 t. season salt (or Mrs. Dash)

1 t. salt

½ t. garlic powder

¼ t. pepper

2 c. skim milk

Directions:

1. Cook bacon or chop ham. Set aside and reserve grease.

2. Saute celery and onion in oil for 10 minutes.

3. Add flour and whisk in water- 1 cup at a time.

4. Chop and add potatoes & corn- boil 15 minutes or until soft.

5. Add remaining seasonings while boiling (add milk last after potatoes are cooked)

6. Stir bacon or ham into the soup and serve.