Rhode Island Chowder

• 1 gallon cold water
• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
• 1/2 cup freshly chopped clams
• 3 tablespoons clam base
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• Sour cream, for serving, optional

1. In a large pot, combine the water, butter, clams, clam base, onions, salt, pepper and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
2. Add the potatoes and cook until tender.
3. If desired, when serving, add a dollop of sour cream to each serving.

gallon cold water, butter, clams, clam base, onions, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, potatoes, sour cream

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rhode-island-chowder-recipe.html (may not work)