NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 
4 slices bacon
1/2 c. chopped green onion
4 medium potatoes, diced (I use red and leave the skin on)
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 (6-oz.) cans minced clams with liquid
1 c. bottled clam juice
1 c. half-and-half
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large heavy saucepan, cook bacon until brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel; dice or crumble. In same saucepan, sauté chopped onions and potatoes for a couple of minutes; sprinkle with flour. Add clam juice from cans and bottle, stir and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring from time to time, until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Add half-and-half and season to taste. Add minced clams and heat until simmering. Do not boil. Sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately.

 

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