Corn Chowder
["8 slices bacon", "1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings", "2 medium potatoes, pared and diced (1 1/2 to 2 c.)", "1/2 c. water", "1 (17 oz.) can cream-style corn", "2 c. milk", "1 tsp. salt", "dash of pepper", "butter or margarine"]
["In large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp.", "Remove bacon; crumble and set aside.", "Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon drippings in saucepan; discard remainder.", "Add onion slices to saucepan and cook until lightly browned.", "Add diced potatoes and water; cook over medium heat until potato is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.", "Add corn, milk, salt and pepper; cook until heated through.", "Pour into warmed bowl; top each serving with crumbled bacon and a pat of butter or margarine.", "Serve with crackers.", "Makes 4 to 5 servings."]
["bacon", "onion", "potatoes", "water", "cream-style", "milk", "salt", "pepper", "butter"]