Bacon Corn Chowder

A delicious corn chowder (with bacon) that tastes great anytime of year. Since this is one of my favorite's, i usually prepare a double batch.

In a large soup pot , add the water , potatoes , carrots , celery , onion , salt , pepper and thyme.

Bring to a boil , then reduce heat , cover , and simmer for 15 minutes do not drain.

Add the 1-1 / 2 cans of creamed corn , and bacon.

Keep covered , and cook over very low heat.

Intructions to cooking the white sauce --.

In a medium- size saucepan , add the butter until melted.

In a glass measuring cup , combine the milk and cornstarch.

Mix well.

Raise the heat just abit , and add the milk-cornstarch mixture.

Keep stirring until it becomes somewhat thick.

Add the shredded cheese.

Stir until completely melted.

Add this to the corn chowder , stir and heat through thoroughly , but do not boil.

bacon, water, potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, salt, pepper, dried thyme, creamed corn, butter, cornstarch, milk, sharp cheddar cheese