Potato & Corn Chowder

Ingredients:
1 pkg. bacon, chopped
5 cups potatoes, cubed
2 1/2 cups corn
2 1/2 cups onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups celery, diced
2 1/2 cups carrots, diced
10 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cup butter/margerine
1 3/4 cup flour
1 cube chicken boullion
Salt and Pepper to taste

1. In large skillet fry bacon till just crispy. Drain and save drippings.
2. In same skillet with bacon drippings fry onions, garlic, and celery till translucent.
3. Place into a large skillet the onions, celery, garlic, corn, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir into vegetables. Add bacon. Heat through, but do not boil.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and chicken boullion (Cubes can be melted in a few tablespoons of boiling water).


Notes: I made this recipe at work with several of my students. It was a HUGE hit.