2 slices bacon
1 c. finely chopped onions
2 c. cubed, potatoes
2 tbsp. butter
Dash of pepper
1 pt. chunked clams, or 2 cans (10 1/2 oz.) minced clams
2 c. half and half
Cornstarch paste mixture

Saute bacon in a large skillet after chopping coarse. Add onions and cook 5 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, salt, pepper and 1 cup water. Cook uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid, chop clams coarse. Add clams, 1/2 cup clam liquid, half and half and butter to pan; mix well. Do not boil. Gradually add cornstarch paste mixture (cornstarch and milk or water) until thickness desired.