Potato-Corn Chowder

1/4#-1/2# bacon

3 large potatoes

4 carrots-scrubbed

1-1/2c chopped celery

1 large onion

3 cans of corn - drained*

or 3 cans creamed corn

2c chicken broth

Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry.  When well done, scoop out onto a piece of paper towel or a brown paper bag.  Chop the next 4 ingredients and add to the pan with the bacon drippings.  Stir and cook over medium heat until celery is translucent.

Add the corn and chicken broth.  Stir, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  At the very end, *add 2c half and half if using regular corn, or if you feel it needs more of a cream base.  Bring just back to a simmer, stir in the bacon pieces and serve.  I love this with cut up cubes of very sharp cheddar cheese and some good crispy croutons. . .Lin