New England Clam Chowder I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
• pour in half-and-half, and add butter. drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. do not allow to boil.