New England Clam Chowder Submitted by: T. Legrant
1/4 cup cut up bacon or lean salt pork
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans(6 1/2 oz each) minced clams, drained and juice reserved
2 medium potatos, diced
dash of pepper
2 cups milk
Cook and stir bacon and onion in 2 quart sauce pan until bacon is crisp. Add enough water to clam juice to make 1 cup. Stir in clams, juice, potatos, and pepper into onion mixture.
Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until potatos are tender. Stir in milk. Heat, stirring occassionally just until hot. Do not boil. Serve immediately.
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