Maine Clam Chowder

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A quick and easy version of a Nor-East favorite

Yield: 4 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Clams

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Original recipe makes 4

5 cupsbottled clam juice

1 cupflour

1 cuponion; finely diced

10 slicescooked bacon; chopped

2 tablespoonsMargarine

8 ouncescooked clams; chopped, OR

6 ouncesclams undrained; (1 can)

4 mediumpotatoes; diced cooked

1/2 cupmilk

1/2 cupLight cream

1 teaspoonSalt

Black Pepper; ground

Maine Clam Chowder Preparation

Melt margarine and saut the diced onions until they appear translucent. Add bacon and flour to the melted margarine and stir continuously for 5 minutes.

Add clam juice and whisk into mixture. Stir constantly, breaking up any lumps that form.

Add clams, potato, milk, cream, and salt and continue stirring. Decrease heat to low, and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning or sticking.

Serve hot with oyster crackers, adding black pepper to taste.