HOMESTYLE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook bacon until almost crisp.
• Add onion and cook until soft.
• Add potatoes and water; cover and simmer until tender (about 10 minutes).
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour, and gradually add milk stirring until thick and smooth.
• Add thickened flour, ham, corn, salt, and pepper to large pot.
• Bring almost to a boil (don't boil!).
• Add milk if chowder is too thick.
• Serve warm.