Potato Chowder Recipe

Tonight I felt like comfort food!  This is pure comfort!  So creamy and tasty.  Perfect for a crisp autumn day.
Potato Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 bacon strips, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 medium red potatoes,diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups heavy cream (or use milk if watching your weight)
• 1 1/2 cup frozen corn
• Dash of pepper
• 2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. 
2. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. 
3. Add the potato, carrot, broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are almost tender.
4. Stir in the cream, corn and pepper. Cook 5 minutes longer. 
5. Combine the flour and cold water until smooth; gradually whisk into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. 
6. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with bacon.