3 oz. salt pork or bacon, cubed
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 rib celery, chopped
2 c. chicken stock
2 c. cream style corn
2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
Salt & pepper to taste

Fry bacon until brown. Add onion and saute. Add celery, potatoes, carrots, chicken stock and 1/2 cup water. Simmer until vegetables are done; add corn and simmer 5 minutes. Heat milk and butter and add to soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. Serves 4-6 people.