Clam Chowder Recipe #2

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 pound (about 3 medium) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1/4 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped or minced clams, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

1. COOK bacon in medium saucepan until crisp; drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Return reserved bacon fat to saucepan. Add potatoes, carrot, onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently for 6 to 7 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2. COMBINE evaporated milk and flour in small bowl until blended; add to potato mixture. Stir in clams with juice, salt, bacon, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes or until creamy and slightly thick.

Serves
Makes 4 servings

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