New England Clam Chowder

PREP TIME: 25 mins

COOK TIME: 30 mins

SERVINGS: 10-12



INGREDIENTS:

6-8 slices bacon (diced)

2 1/4 cups chopped onion

2 1/4 cups water

6 cups potatoes (peeled and cubed)

2 1/4 tsp salt

pepper to taste

4 1/2 cups half & half

1/4 cup and 1 tsp butter

5 (6.25 oz) cans minced clams



DIRECTIONS:

1. Place diced bacon in large soup pot over med-high heat. Cook bacon until almost crisp; add onions, and cool 5 minutes. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.

2. Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and half (or more) of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.