2 bacon slices, diced
1/3 c. chopped onion
2 cans (7 1/2 oz.) minced clams
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 1/3 c. light cream
1 can (8 oz.) sm. whole potatoes, drained and cubed
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
Oyster crackers

1. In large saucepan, saute bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; drain on paper towels.

2. Pour off bacon drippings from saucepan; return 1 tablespoon. In bacon drippings, saute onion 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add clam liquid to sauteed onion, along with chicken soup, cream, potatoes, salt and pepper.

4. Bring to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.

5. Add clams; simmer 3 minutes longer. Just before serving, add chowder. Serve crackers with the chowder.

Makes 5 cups; about 6 servings.