Corn Chowder

This chowder originated in Massachusetts, but it is also made in the South, with tomatoes added to the ingredients below.

3 slices salt pork, cubed

1 large onion, sliced

4 large potatoes, sliced

2 cups water

6 large soda crackers

1 cup milk

2 cups sweet corn (fresh, canned whole kernel, or frozen, thawed)

1 teaspoon salt

Dash of paprika

Fry salt pork in a saucepan until crisp and lightly browned. Stir in onion and cook until golden, then add potatoes and water. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender. Crumble soda crackers into a bowl, pour in milk, and soak. Add to the cooked potatoes, then add corn, salt, and paprika. Simmer over a low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Serves 4.