*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Meramec Cavern's Clam Chowder

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chowder

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      Lg            Baking Potatoes -- peeled and chopped
     1/2  C             Onion -- chopped
   1 1/2  Strips        Bacon -- cut in small pieces
     1/2  Lb            Butter
     1/2  C             Flour
   4      C (To 6)      Milk
  12      Oz            Chopped Clams -- undrained
                        Salt And Pepper -- to taste

Combine potatoes with 1/4 cup onion. Barely cover with water and simmer
until potatoes are soft.
Meanwhile combine chopped bacon with remaining onion in small skillet and
cook until onions are golden.
In a third saucepan, melt butter and add flour, stirring to a smooth
paste. Add milk slowly to make a thick sauce. Add clams to the potato and
onion mixture and stir in the sauteed bacon and onion. Slowly add the
thickened white sauce, stirring constantly.
Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer mixture at least 10 mins, adjusting
thickness with more milk if necessary.
Makes 12 to 14 servings.

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