Old Mill's Corn Chowder

• 1 T. butter
• 2 C. water
• 1 C. clam juice
• 2 C. chicken broth or stock
• 2 C. half & half
• 3 C. diced potatoes (peeled)
• 3 C. diced onions
• 2 C. frozen corn
• 1 green and 1 red bell pepper, chopped and sauteed
• 3/4 C. crumbled oyster crackers
• 1/4 C. flour
• 1/2 tesp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tesp. onion powder
• salt & pepper to taste

In a stock pot melt butter, stir in other liquids (except half & half). Add potatoes & onions. Cook until potatoes are done.

Saute bell peppers in a little butter with garlic and onion powder. Add to pot, mix well.

Mix together the cracker crumbs, flour, salt & pepper. Add to pot, mix well. Bring to boil.

Add corn and half & half. Simmer 20 minutes.