Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 7 oz can minced clams with liquid
• 1 large potato peeled and cubed
• 14 c minced onions
• 12 c water
• 1 13 oz can evaporated milk
• 1 Tbsp butter
• dash of salt and pepper

Directions

1. Put bacon in a 2-quart casserole
2. Cover with paper towel Microwave 1 12 to 2 minutes until crisp
3. Remove paper towel and bacon leave drippings in casserole
4. Crumble bacon and set aside Add clams liquid potato onions and water
5. Cover and microwave 8 minutes on High stirring every 3 minutes
6. Add milk bacon seasonings and butter
7. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes until it comes to a boil
8. Let stand 2 minutes
9. Serves 3 to 4