Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. bacon or salt pork, cubed; 2 medium onions, minced; 1 lb. minced clams; 4 to 6 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 (8 oz.) can clam nectar; 2 (14 oz.) cans evaporated milk; parsley; butter; salt (if needed); 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 stalks celery, sliced

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 lb. bacon or salt pork, cubed
2 medium onions, minced
1 lb. minced clams
4 to 6 medium potatoes, cubed
1 (8 oz.) can clam nectar
2 (14 oz.) cans evaporated milk
parsley
butter
salt (if needed)
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 stalks celery, sliced

Directions

1

Fry bacon or salt pork in a deep kettle until golden brown. Add onions, celery and potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until potatoes are soft.
2

Add minced clams, evaporated milk and clam nectar.
3

Heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
4

Garnish with parsley and a pat of butter.
5

If a thicker chowder is desired, add 2 tablespoons cornstarch to 1/4 cup cold water and add to chowder before heating thoroughly.