Corn Chowder

 Corn Chowder

 1 pkg Bacon, diced

1 Onion, diced

1 red Pepper, diced

3 stalks Celery, diced

2 large Carrots, sliced

3 cups Chicken Broth

3 cups cubed Potatoes 

2 can kernel corn, drained

1 can cream of mushroom soup

2 cups milk

1/4 cup Cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup Water

1 Tbsp Parsley Flakes 

Salt & Pepper to taste

Fry the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until bacon is crispy. Drain off most of the fat. Remove bacon from pot and set aside. Add onion, red pepper, celery and carrots to remaining fat in pot. Fry over medium heat until veggies are soft. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer until potatoes are done. Add remaining ingredients,including bacon. Return to a light boil and remove from heat. 

Serve with shredded cheese and chives if so desired.