New England Clam Chowder I

Potatoes, half and half, bacon, and clams. This is the New England chowder of your childhood. Easy to make, ready in less than half an hour, a great dinner standby.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ cups chopped onion
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 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.

Step 2

Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.