Corn Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 to 3/4 c. oil
1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped bell pepper
2 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 can tomato paste
3 c. water
16 oz. frozen corn
1 lb. cubed ham or 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage

Preparation

Make roux (medium brown color).
Add onions and bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes.
Add tomato products and water; mix well.
Add all other ingredients.
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
Great with cornbread.