Alice's New England Clam Chowder
Alice'S New England Clam Chowder is an moderately easy soup you can prepare in about 1 hour 52 minutes. Made with minced or chopped clams, . thick sliced bacon or lean salt pork (diced), c. chopped onions, c. diced raw potatoes and teas. salt, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.
Drain and reserve clam liquid.
Add enough water to clam liquid to make 2 cups.
Fry bacon of pork until crisp.
Remove bacon or pork and crumble and set aside.
Saute onions in bacon grease for about 5 minutes, drain and add to potatoes and simmer in clam liquid until thick.
(I use a masher and slightly mash potatoes to make them thicken)
It should be fairly thick.
Add approx. 2 Tbsp. of the bacon grease to the chowder.
Add clams, cream, salt & pepper & butter.
Reheat, but do not boil.
Top with crumbled bacon or salt pork and serve.
Makes about 2 1/2 to 3 quarts.
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