Creamy Corn Chowder

Creamy Corn Chowder-

No one will ever guess this creamy, rich soup is low in fat and calories! This deceptively rich soup is inexpensive, quick, easy and filling.\

6-8 oz  of bacon                                                 2 Tbsp butter
1/4c flour                                                           1 c water
3c 1% milk                                                        3 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 tsp chicken base
2-3 red potatoes (also works with russets)        3/4c minced onion
2-3 cloves garlic                                                1 (14oz) can corn
few dashes of hot sauce                                      salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook bacon until crispy (set aside)
2. Melt butter in a soup pot. When melted add flour to make a roux and whisk until it comes together in a ball. Add water and whisk until bombined and there are no lumps. Add milk and chicken bouillion or base and bring to a simmer. Add potatoes, garlic and onion and simmer (dont boil). stir frequently for 20 mins or until potatoes are tender.
3. crumble bacon and add to soup along with the corn. Heat through. Add a few drops of hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Ladle ito bowls and sprinkle with cheese and extra bacon if desired.

This recipe is from "our best bits" cookbook. I love this soup when i made it the first time it was a little to thick it says to only use 2 1/2c of milk so i just added a 1/2c and now it is perfect. Its so yummy my 11 month old loves it. I just put a little on a plate for her she loves the potates and corn!

Ashley*