New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste
milk
8 medium potatoes, diced in 1/2-inch cubes
1 can whole baby clams
2 Tbsp. butter (optional)

Preparation

In 3-quart pot on medium-low heat, saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until tender.
Add diced potatoes, the juice from the can of clams and just enough water to come within 1/2 an inch of the top of the potatoes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.