Bacon & Corn Chowder

from the kitchen of MaryJo


6 med. Ears of corn (cooked or uncooked) cut kernels off cobs
Save 3 cobs
Brown 4 slices of chopped bacon
Remove and add 1 med, chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Saute all till tender.
Whisk in 2 tbsp flour,
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Stir in about a pound of cubed potatoes, red or white

Add 2 can chicken broth or more if needed
3 corn cobs
Cook 10 to 15 min. Discard cobs.
Stir in corn kernels.

Top with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil leaves