New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

1 1/2 cups water

4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

ground black pepper to taste

3 cups half-and-half

3 tablespoons butter

2 cans minced clams

Method 

1. Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. 

2. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. 

3. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. 

4. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.

5. Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. 

6. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.     

7. Enjoy!     

*Recipe from http://allrecipes.com/recipe/new-england-clam-chowder-i/