Corn Chowder

Finely chop 1 onion and saute in a large dutch oven in 1/2 c butter for a minute or two until softened. Add 1/2 cup flour. Cook and stir for at least 1 minute so flour taste will be gone. Add 5+ cups milk. Cook on medium heat stirring constantly until it is thick. This takes awhile so be patient it's worth the wait. Add
1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
1 Tbsp chicken base
1# bacon (cooked and crumbled)
2 large potatoes (cooked and cubed)
2 cans creamed corn
2 cans corn kernels
1-2 c shredded cheddar cheese
Cook until it is heated through. If it thickens too much just add more milk. You can replace part of the milk with cream or half & half to make it richer and creamier if you prefer. Garnish with corn kernels or cheese.