Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. chopped clams
5 slices bacon, diced
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
water
2 c. diced potatoes
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 Tbsp. minced parsley

Preparation

Thaw and drain clams, reserving liquid.
Fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain.
Saute onion and celery in bacon fat.
Add water to reserved clam liquid to make 2 cups.
Add potatoes, water and clam liquid and seasonings to sauteed vegies.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add clams, evaporated milk and bacon.
Heat through.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley flakes.
Yields 6 servings.