Corn Chowder III
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"An old farm recipe handed down from my mother. Lots of cholesterol, but true comfort food."
Original recipe yield: 1.5 gallons.
- Prep Time:
- 15 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 45 Minutes
- Ready In:
- 1 Hour
- Servings:
- 24
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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
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DIRECTIONS:
- 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.
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