Spinach And Clam Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, diced
4 strips bacon, diced
4 anchovy fillets, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 qt. (4 c.) chicken stock (homemade preferred)
1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans clams, drained
1/2 pt. (1 c.) whipping cream
salt and freshly ground pepper
Pernod (optional)

Preparation

Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion, bacon, anchovies and garlic; saute lightly.
Remove mixture from heat.