Prize Winning Creamy Corn Chowder

Creamy Corn Chowder. Oh this is one of those soups that is even better the next day, once all the flavors blend.
Ingredients
6 slices thick bacon, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon oil
1-1/4 cups yellow onion, chopped fine
2 cups potatoes, diced
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 (16-ounce) cans whole kernel corn
2 cans cream corn
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon seasoning
1-1/2 cups half and half
1/2 cup flour
Chives, chopped
Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
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