Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cooked clams, drained
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 slices crisp fried bacon, crumbled
2 to 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
2 c. boiling salted water
salt and pepper
3 c. milk or half and half

Preparation

Fry bacon, then saute onions in 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Simmer potatoes in water until tender.
Add bacon, onion, salt and pepper to cooked potatoes.
Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
Add milk and bring to boil.
Add clams and barely heat.
Serve with a dollop of butter and a pinch of thyme.
Top with parsley.