Maureen Mcgrail'S "Chicago" Corn Chowder
["4 oz. sliced bacon", "2 Tbsp. butter", "2 c. chopped onion (yellow)", "4 Tbsp. flour", "4 c. chicken stock", "2 large uncooked potatoes, diced", "1 c. dairy half and half", "4 c. cooked corn", "3/4 tsp. pepper", "1 large red or yellow pepper", "3 scallions", "1 Tbsp. cilantro (optional)"]
["\"Wilt\" bacon; add butter to melt.", "Add onions and \"wilt\" on low heat for 10 minutes.", "Add flour; stir and cook another 5 minutes.", "Add stock and potatoes.", "Cook over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes.", "Add half and half, corn, pepper and salt (dash).", "Cook 7 minutes.", "Add bell pepper and scallions.", "Cook 5 minutes.", "Serve and garnish with cilantro."]
["bacon", "butter", "onion", "flour", "chicken stock", "potatoes", "corn", "pepper", "red", "scallions", "cilantro"]