Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 oz.) can minced clams, drained (reserve juice); 1 large potato, cubed; 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of celery soup; 1 1/2 c. milk; dash of pepper; oyster crackers (optional)

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, minced
1 (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 oz.) can minced clams, drained (reserve juice)
1 large potato, cubed
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of celery soup
1 1/2 c. milk
dash of pepper
oyster crackers (optional)

Directions

1

Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
2

Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
3

Saute onion in drippings for 4 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice and potatoes.
4

Cover; cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
5

Reserve a few pieces of bacon for garnish.
6

Add remaining bacon, minced clams, cream of celery soup, milk and pepper; cook over low heat until heated through.
7

Garnish with reserved bacon.
8

Serve with crackers, if desired.
9

Makes 4 servings.