Potato Corn Chowder

This can be made on the stove or in the crock pot. It's a great soup that's filling for a cold winter evening.

Serves - 6

INGREDIENTS:
1 16 ounce bag  frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1  can  whole kernel corn, drained
1  can  cream-style corn
1 cup milk
1 medium  onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 slices  bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 8 ounce can green chiles, diced
3 cups of chicken broth
Salt and pepper
Shredded cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix all ingredients together in crock pot and cook for 6-8 hours on low. Serve topped with cheese

If you're cooking on the stove....
1. Saute onion and bell pepper in a little butter or olive oil.
2. De glaze pan with some broth.
3. Place broth, sauteed veggies, potatoes, chiles, corn and salt and pepper into stock pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Add milk and bacon. Simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes
5. Serve topped with cheese