Corn Chowder

Sauté slowly until lightly browned:

• 1/2 cup chopped salt pork

Add and sauté until golden brown:

• 3 tablespoons chopped onion

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

• 3 tablespoons chopped
green pepper, seeds and
membrane removed

Add and simmer:

• 1 cup diced pared raw potatoes

• 2 cups water

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 bay leaf

When the potatoes are tender, in about 45 minutes, combine until blended, bring to the boiling point. and add to the above:

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 1/2 cup milk

Heat about 5 minutes and add:

• 1-1/2 cups hot milk

• 2 cups whole-kernel corn

Reheat but do not boil the soup. Serve it sprinkled with: 

• Chopped parsley