Ingredients: 8 ounces (1 1/2 cups) canadian-style bacon, cubed 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, ground 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth 1/2 cup water 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes 1 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, unthawed 2 cups half-and-half

Recipe Info Category: Soups Rating: 2 Contributor: Karina Dyer

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, seasonings, chicken broth and water. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils.

Stir in potatoes, carrots and onions. Bring to a boil; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Stir in corn, Canadian-style bacon and half-and-half. Cook until very hot but not boiling.