Clam Chowder (The Simple Way!)

• 6 slices bacon (slice or chop into small pieces)
• 2 cups cubed potatoes (peeled)
• 12 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup light cream (half and half)
• 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams (drained)
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 teaspoon fresh parsley (optional)
• 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or 18 teaspoon seafood seasoning (optional)

1. Saute bacon and onion until tender (drain excess fat).
2. Combine broth and potatoes in a pot along with bacon and onion.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
4. Add more broth (or water) if mixture cooks down too far.
5. About 5 minutes before potatoes are done, add corn.
6. Melt butter and add add flour to make a roux.
7. Whisk in half and half, salt and pepper into roux.
8. Add this mixture to the pot of potatoes and corn along with the baby clams.
9. Cook additional 2 minutes.
10. OPTIONALS: Garnish servings with chopped parsley and cayenne or seasoning.

bacon, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, corn, butter, flour, light cream, baby clams, salt, ground black pepper, parsley, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/clam-chowder-the-simple-way-77425 (may not work)