NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 
3 slices bacon
2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams, drained, reserve 1/3 c. liquid
1 1/2 c. 1/2-inch potato cubes
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. light cream

Fry bacon until crisp; add reserved clam juice, potatoes, and onion. Cook until tender. Blend in flour; stir in milk, salt, and pepper until thickened, constantly stirring.

Blend in cream; stir in clams until blended and heated through. Serves 4.

 

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