OZARK CORN CHOWDER (Nathaniel Tite)

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon
• 1/4 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. diced turnips
• 2 c. white corn
• 2 c. whipping cream
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Fry bacon until crisp. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Saute onion and celery until tender. Add water and turnips - simmer until tender (15-20 minutes). Add remaining ingredients and reheat. DO NOT BOIL. Top with crumbled bacon. Makes 4-5 servings.