New England Clam Chowder

By 11650

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 1/3 C chopped onion
• 1/4 C diced celery (optional)
• 2 C diced potatoes
• 1/4 C diced carrots
• 1 C water
• 1 t salt
• 1/8 t pepper
• 2 C milk
• 7 1/2 oz chopped clams

Preparation

Step 1

Brown bacon and onion. Add celery, potatoes, carrots and water. Boil til potatoes are tender. Add salt, pepper, juice from clams and milk. Heat- do not boil. Add clams. Heat. Float a pat of butter on each serving. Garnish with paprika.