4 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
1 med. onion, thinly sliced
4 c. pared, cubed potatoes, about 4 med.
4 c. fresh kernels of corn or 10 oz. canned or frozen
1 c. heavy cream or half and half
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 c. milk (whole or skim)

In large saucepan, saute bacon until golden. Chop and return to pan. Add onion, potatoes and 1 cup water. Cover; bring to boiling. Simmer until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes). Set aside.

In another saucepan combine corn, cream, sugar and butter. Simmer covered over low heat, 10 minutes. Then add to potato mixture. Cook stirring occasionally, over low heat, until heated through, do not boil.