Corn Soup
["1/2 to 3/4 c. oil", "1/2 c. flour", "1 c. chopped onion", "1 c. chopped bell pepper", "2 c. chopped tomatoes", "1/2 can tomato paste", "3 c. water", "16 oz. frozen corn", "1 lb. cubed ham or 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage"]
["Make roux (medium brown color).", "Add onions and bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes.", "Add tomato products and water; mix well.", "Add all other ingredients.", "Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.", "Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.", "Great with cornbread."]
["oil", "flour", "onion", "bell pepper", "tomatoes", "tomato paste", "water", "frozen corn", "ham"]