Quick Cape Cod Clam Chowder

By davidgoodman

Ingredients

• 2 bacon slices, diced
• 1/3 c. chopped onion
• 2 cans (7 1/2-oz. size) minced clams
• 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed cream-of-chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 1/3 c. light cream
• 1 can (8 oz.) small whole potatoes, drained and cubed
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash pepper
• oyster crackers

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large saucepan, sauté bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; drain on paper towels.

2. Pour off bacon drippings from saucepan; return 1 tablespoon. In bacon drippings, sauté onion 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add clam liquid to sautéed onion, along with chicken soup, cream, potatoes, salt, and pepper.

4. Bring to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.

5. Add clams; simmer 3 minutes longer. Just before serving, add bacon. Serve crackers with the chowder.