Maureen Mcgrail'S "Chicago" Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. sliced bacon
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. chopped onion (yellow)
4 Tbsp. flour
4 c. chicken stock
2 large uncooked potatoes, diced
1 c. dairy half and half
4 c. cooked corn
3/4 tsp. pepper
1 large red or yellow pepper
3 scallions
1 Tbsp. cilantro (optional)

Preparation

\"Wilt\" bacon; add butter to melt.
Add onions and \"wilt\" on low heat for 10 minutes.
Add flour; stir and cook another 5 minutes.
Add stock and potatoes.
Cook over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
Add half and half, corn, pepper and salt (dash).
Cook 7 minutes.
Add bell pepper and scallions.
Cook 5 minutes.
Serve and garnish with cilantro.