Clam Chowder

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 or more clams, chopped fine (save liquid)
  • 1/4 lb. bacon or salt pork
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 2 1/2 c. raw potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 c. celery, diced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 1 qt. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • cornstarch (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook bacon or salt pork until crisp.
  2. 2
    Add onions.
  3. 3
    Saute about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add potatoes and celery with seasonings.
  5. 5
    Add water. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add chopped clams, liquid, then milk and butter.
  7. 7
    Heat and thicken with cornstarch, if desired.
  8. 8
    Stir constantly until creamy.
  9. 9
    Enjoy!

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