CLAM CHOWDER

Ingredients:

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 2 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 2 (10 oz.) cans clams
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 c. milk

Instructions:

Chop bacon; fry until almost crisp. Add onion; saute'. Add potatoes, salt, pepper and water. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Drain clams, reserving liquid; chop clams. Add clams, clam liquid butter and milk to potato mixture. Heat to serve temperature, but do not boil.

Yield: 4 servings.