Barbara's New England Clam Chowder

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boiling potatoes peeled, diced
• 4 bacon slices chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can baby clams - (10 oz) drained, and juices reserved
• 1 bottle clam juice - (8 oz)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup milk

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover. Bring to boil. Simmer until tender, 20 minutes. Drain.

Cook bacon and onion in heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix in flour and cook 2 minutes. Add juices from clams, bottled clam juice, cream and milk. Bring to boil. Stir in clams and potatoes and heat through.

This recipe yields about 6 cups.