Sweet Summer Corn Chowder

• 12 lb hickory smoked bacon, diced
• 1 yellow sweet onion, diced
• 1 12 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups water
• 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled, diced
• 2 lbs sweet white corn, frozen
• 3 cups dairy creamer
• 2 -15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• cornstarch
• water

1. In a soup pot, cook diced bacon according to pkg directions.
2. Add diced onion, garlic and pepper.
3. Add 4 cups water, chicken bouillon and diced potatoes; bring to boil.
4. Cover and simmer 20 minutes; stir throughout.
5. Add frozen corn; cover and continue to simmer 10 minutes.
6. Add creamer, sugar and basil; allow mixture to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Remove HALF of this mixture; puree.
8. Add diced tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes;
9. Puree to desired consistency; stir well and serve HOT.
10. Use a corn starch and water mixture to thicken as needed.

hickory smoked bacon, yellow sweet onion, garlic, pepper, water, chicken bouillon powder, russet potatoes, sweet white corn, dairy creamer, tomatoes, basil, sugar, cornstarch, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-summer-corn-chowder-364711 (may not work)