Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter (can be less)
2 qt. water
2 tsp. salt (can be less)
corn*
3 large onions, diced
2 tsp. sugar (generous)
5 potatoes, cubed
1 can evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

*Either a 20 ounce package of frozen or 1 can of whole kernel and 1 can of creamed corn.