Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 2 c. clams, ground or chopped; bay leaf; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1 tsp. chopped green pepper; 2 to 3 Tbsp. butter; 4 c. or more milk; flour or starch to thicken; 2 c. diced potatoes; 1 Tbsp. fried bacon bits

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 c. clams, ground or chopped
bay leaf
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 tsp. chopped green pepper
2 to 3 Tbsp. butter
4 c. or more milk
flour or starch to thicken
2 c. diced potatoes
1 Tbsp. fried bacon bits

Directions

1

Cook clams and bay leaf for 5 minutes with just enough water to cover.
2

Remove bay leaf.
3

Saute onion, celery and green pepper in butter and add to clams and clam juice.
4

Add the thickened milk, potatoes and bacon bits; cook gently until potatoes are done.
5

Season with salt, pepper and garlic.