Clam Chowder
From: Betty, Kansas
IngredientsPreparation
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] minced onion
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] diced celery
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] margarine
  • 1 can cream of potato soup
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • 2 cans minced clams, drained
  • 2 cups [500 mL] half and half
  • Cook bacon until crisp; reserve a little fat.
  • Crumble bacon; reserve.
  • Saute onion and celery in margarine and in small amount of bacon grease.
  • Stir in soups and clams.
  • Gradually add half and half.
  • Stir until smooth and heated through.
  • Mix in reserved bacon and serve.