New England Clam Chowder

By PATPAT

Ingredients

• 4 Slices of Bacon
• 1/2 C Onion, finely chopped
• 4 Medium Potatoes, peeled, diced
• 1 T Flour
• 2 (6 oz) Cans Minced Clams with liquid
• 1 C Bottled Clam Juice
• 1 C Half - and - Half
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 C Whipping Cream, optional
• 2 T Parsley, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large heavy saucepan or skillet, saute' bacon until brown and crisp. Remove. Drain on paper towels. Dice or crumble. In same skillet, saute' chopped onion and potatoes for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with flour. Add clam juice from cans and from bottle. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring from time to time, until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Add half-and-half and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add minced clams. Heat until simmering. Do not boil. Add whipping cream, if used. Sprinkle with parsley or diced bacon. Serve immediately.