bacon corn chowder

15 mins  prep  20 mins cook time or throw it in the crock pot

1/2 lb bacon chopped into 1/2 pieces
1 leek finely sliced  (don't use the green part)
2 potatoes peeled and chopped small
1 can creamed corn
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cup milk or cream  (your choice)
A pinch of fresh ground pepper
1 sprig of fresh thyme
Salt to taste

Brown bacon until crispy remove from pan
Remove half the bacon grease from the pan and then add the leeks
Cook down for 4-6 mins
On medium heat
Add potatoes,corn,creamed corn
Stir well
Add chicken stock, bring to a slow boil
Add thyme,pepper
When potatoes are soft, turn heat to low and add milk.
Let simmer but not boil!!!!
Stir in bacon before serving

Enjoy with a nice hot quick biscuit.
Recipe for biscuits are found on this blog.

If using a crock pot, cook bacon and leeks and add them with all the other ingredients and cook on low for 3-4 hours.