CORN CHOWDER III

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An old farm recipe handed down from my mother. Lots of cholesterol, but true comfort food.

Provided by Marge

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound bacon, diced
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 bunch fresh celery leaves
6 (15 ounce) cans cream-style corn
5 cups water
4 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
Place bacon grease in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook bell pepper, onion and celery leaves in grease until just tender. Stir in bacon, corn and water and bring slowly to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in milk and heat gently, without boiling. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 586.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g