Quick And Easy Clam Chowder

Name: Quick And Easy Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 2 cans (6 1/2 oz. each) minced clams; 4 oz. salt pork, diced; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 2 1/2 c. liquid (reserved from canned clams plus enough water to make 2 1/2 c.); 3 peeled potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 c.); 2 Tbsp. roasted garlic butter (Land O' Lakes); 1 1/2 c. half & half; White pepper, to taste

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cans (6 1/2 oz. each) minced clams
4 oz. salt pork, diced
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 1/2 c. liquid (reserved from canned clams plus enough water to make 2 1/2 c.)
3 peeled potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 c.)
2 Tbsp. roasted garlic butter (Land O' Lakes)
1 1/2 c. half & half
White pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Drain the clams, reserving the liquid to be used later.
2

In a soup pot, cook the salt pork until crisp.
3

Add the onion and cook until tender but not browned. Add the liquid (clam liquid plus water) and potatoes.
4

Cook until potatoes are fork tender but not mushy. Add the butter and clams.
5

Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat.
6

Gradually add half & half.
7

Cook over low heat until chowder thickens slightly.