Potato Corn Chowder

With the arrival of Fall comes many things: colorful, crunchy leaves, pumpkins and hay bales, the wearing of sweaters, cinnamon spiced candles...and soup! Here's a great recipe for a hearty soup that is perfect on a cool, fall day.

1 T. salt
5 c. cubed potatoes
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. parsley flakes
4 c. milk, divided
3 c. corn
4 slices of bacon, diced
1/3 c. diced green pepper
1/3 c. diced red pepper
3 T. cornstarch

Cook salt, potatoes, onion, garlic powder, broth and water in large saucepan until tender. Add parsley flakes, red pepper, 3 cups milk and corn. While this is heating, fry bacon, green and red peppers in a separate skillet. Drain off some of the fat, then add to soup. Combine 1 cup milk and cornstarch in separate bowl. Gradually mix into soup and cook to thicken. Serve hot.