Chowder

I have had this receipe for a few years not to sure wher I got it from but it is very good.

5 slices of bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cups canned chicken stock
1 can corn
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
3 cups whole milk(or light cream)
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, mincedPaprika
2 Bay LeavesOnion and Garlic Salt
About 24 ounces of striper cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Directions:Fry bacon pieces in a large saucepan until crisp. Remove them with a slottedspoon and reserve.
Add onion to saucepan and cook in the bacon fat untilsoftened. Add the carrots and celery. Cook until semi-firm.

Add some oliveoil if needed. Add potatoes, chicken stock, striper pieces, bacon, corn, salt,pepper, bay leaves, and a couple of dashes of both garlic and onion powder.

Cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are done.

In a second saucepan, melt butter, then add flour, stirring to make a roux.

Cook for 1 minute. Add cream or milk and stir until thicken over low heat. Add milk mixture to vegetables and heat over low heat for another 10 minutes.
Garnish each bowl with fresh minced parley and a touch of paprika.