Refresh corn in 1 1/2 cups of water

Allow to stand for at least 30 minutes

Brown bacon in soup pot until crisp

Remove and drain

Brown onion in bacon fat until tender

Add onion to bacon

Discard all fat except for 2 tablespoons. Place undrained refreshed corn into soup pot

Add 2 more cups of water

Boil for 45 minutes

If neces- sary, add more water to maintain volume

Add diced potato and cook until tender

Combine pre measured milk, flour, salt, and pepper mixture with 2 1/2 cups water and mix well

Add milk mixture to the pot and bring to a simmer, stir- ring occasionally

Add onions and crumbled bacon

Stir well

Serve with crackers or homemade bread

Backpackers: Save trouble by mixing dry milk, flour, salt, and pepper before leaving home.