Oregon Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
2 pt. fresh clams with liquid or 2 (7 oz. each) cans minced or whole clams
2 c. diced raw potatoes
1/2 c. water
2 c. milk
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Saute bacon and onion in large kettle.
Drain seafood; add liquid, potatoes and water to onion and bacon.
Cook until potatoes are tender, 10 minutes.
Just before serving, add seafood, milk, salt and pepper.
Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4 to 6.