Seattle Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb. diced bacon, fried crisp
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp. chicken bouillon (or 1 cube)
• 2 cans chopped or minced clams (8 3/4 oz. size)
• 3 c. diced potatoes
• 1 1/2 c. diced onion
• 1 c. diced carrot
• 2 Tbsp. diced green pepper
• 1 can mushroom soup
• 2 c. milk
• 6 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 can mushroom stems and pieces (4 oz. size)
• salt and pepper to taste