Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bacon slices, diced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. cubed, pared potatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
8 crushed soda crackers
dash of pepper
3 (7 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

In medium kettle, saute bacon until almost crisp.
Add onion; cook until tender, 5 minutes.
Add potatoes, salt, pepper and 1 1/2 cups water.
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add clams and liquid, milk and butter and cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle in crackers and heat through.
Do not boil.
Serves 8 small or 4 large.