New England Clam Chowder 2
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chowders
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Cans          Clams -- minced(6 1/2 oz. eac
   4      Slices        Bacon -- cut up
   4      Medium        Potatoes -- peeled and diced
     1/2  Cup           Onion -- chopped
   2 1/2  Cups          Milk
   1      Cup           Light Cream -- -OR-
     1/2  Cup           Heavy Cream
   3      Tablespoons   Flour
     1/2  Teaspoon      Worcestershire Sauce
     1/2  Teaspoon      Oregano
     1/4  Teaspoon      Basil
 

Preparation:

Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 2 cups liquid; set aside. In a large pot, fry bacon until crisp; remove bacon and set aside. Add reserved liquid, potatoes, and onion to fat in pan. Cook, uncovered for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in clams, 2 cups of the milk, and the cream. Blend remaining 1/2 cup milk with the flour; stir into chowder. Cook and stir till bubbly. Cook one minute more. Add Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in bacon.