Clam Chowder

By carlaschwartz

Ingredients

• 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 medium carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
• 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 10
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Drain clams, reserving liquid; set the clams aside.
In a large kettle, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, butter, water and reserved clam juice. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the milk, soup, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Stir in clams.