New England Clam Chowder

• 2 c. chopped clam meat
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 3 1/2 c. water
• 3 large potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. light cream or substitute milk (to reduce fat)
• chopped parsley
• oyster crackers

1. Heat butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion; cook 8 minutes or until tender.
3. Stir in flour until blended; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
4. Add water, potatoes and pepper.
5. Bring to boiling.
6. Lower heat; simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are to your desired doneness.
7. Add clam meat; cook 3 minutes.
8. Add cream (milk); cook just until heated through.
9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.
10. Serve with oyster crackers.
11. Makes 8 servings.

clam meat, butter, onions, flour, water, potatoes, pepper, light cream, parsley, oyster crackers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=798624 (may not work)