New england clam chowder no. 636

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4slicesBacon
¾teaspoonSalt
2Green Onions, Chopped
½teaspoonWhite Pepper
4mediumsPotatoes, Peeled
1cupWhipping Cream
3tablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour Parsley, Chopped
2cupsMilk Basil Leaves
13ouncesClams, Minced w/liquid

Directions

Use a large, heavy saucepan. Yields 4 Servings Saute bacon until crisp. Add the green onions and potatoes. Saute for a few minutes.

Sprinkle with flour. Add milk and stir to blend. Bring to a boil.

Simmer, stirring, until potatoes are tender. (20 minutes). Add salt and pepper. Add the clams with their liquid. Add the whipping cream.

Heat the soup, stirring, just until simmering. Do not boil or clams will toughen. Sprinkle with parsley and basil leaves. Serve at once.