Quick New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 small yellow onions, diced
3 Tbsp. butter
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams, do not drain
2 c. potatoes, diced
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1 c. light cream
1/4 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Stir-fry onions in 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over moderate heat 5 to 8 minutes. Drain liquid from clams into pan. Add potatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are nearly tender. Add clams, milk and cream. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, just to heat through. Add remaining butter and stir until melted.
Sprinkle with paprika before serving.