New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped clam meat
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
3 Tbsp. flour
3 1/2 c. water
3 large potatoes, cut into small cubes
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. light cream or substitute milk (to reduce fat)
chopped parsley
oyster crackers

Preparation

Heat butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion; cook 8 minutes or until tender.
Stir in flour until blended; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Add water, potatoes and pepper.
Bring to boiling.
Lower heat; simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are to your desired doneness.
Add clam meat; cook 3 minutes.
Add cream (milk); cook just until heated through.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.
Serve with oyster crackers.
Makes 8 servings.