West Coast Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 diced bacon slices
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 c. diced potatoes
2 (7 oz.) cans minced clams and liquid
1 c. water
2 (13 oz.) cans evaporated milk
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a 3-quart glass casserole, microwave on High the bacon and onion for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add potatoes, clam liquid and water; microwave on High 15 to 18 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes.
Add clams and milk and salt and pepper to taste.
Microwave on High 5 minutes, stirring twice.
Rest 5 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.