Clam Chowder
INGREDIENTS:
1 Dozen chowder clams,
-opened, drained and
-chopped (Reserve broth and
-strain.)
3 md Potatoes, diced
2 md Onions, diced
1/4 Ib bacon or fat back
-finely diced
6 c Water
1 c Celery, finely diced
1/2 c Fresh parsley, chopped
-finely
-Salt and Pepper to taste
-Cornstarch
1 Dozen chowder clams,
-opened, drained and
-chopped (Reserve broth and
-strain.)
3 md Potatoes, diced
2 md Onions, diced
1/4 Ib bacon or fat back
-finely diced
6 c Water
1 c Celery, finely diced
1/2 c Fresh parsley, chopped
-finely
-Salt and Pepper to taste
-Cornstarch
Dice potatoes and soak in cold water 10-15 minutes. Drain. Add bacon to soup pot with water, onions, potatoes, celery and parsley. Cook over medium heat until potatoes and onions are almost tender (20-30 minutes). Add chopped clams and reserved strained broth. Thicken with cornstarch and cold water so clams and veggies just float.