Barbara Bush's All-American Clam Chowder

* Exported from MasterCook *

Barbara Bush's All-American Clam Chowder

Recipe By : Barbara Bush
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Seafood
Celebrity

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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7 ounces clams, canned with liquid -- * see note
3 slices Bacon
1/2 cup Onion -- minced
1 cup Potatoes -- cubed
1 can Cream of celery soup
1 1/2 cups Milk
1 dash Black pepper
-- * see note

* Save the clam liquor.
Cook bacon in frying pan until crisp. Remove, drain and break into 1"
pieces. Brown onion in bacon fat. Add clam liquor and potatoes. Cover. Cook
over low heat until potatoes are done (about 15 minutes). Blend in bacon
pieces, minced clams, and other ingredients. Heat, but don't boil. Bacon may
be used for garnish. Serves 4.




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