Nantucket Scallop Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
2 small onions, sliced
1 c. diced potatoes
4 c. milk, scalded
common crackers, split and toasted
2 c. boiling water
1 pt. scallops, cut in pieces
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Melt butter.
Lightly brown onions in butter.
Remove onions. Cook scallops in butter 5 minutes.
Add boiling water, onions and potatoes; simmer 15 minutes more.
Season to taste.
Serve hot with crackers.
Serves 5.