Clam Chowder The Simple Way

This is a great tasting chowder! Even the inexperienced cook can make this with good results. Well worth trying!!

Saut bacon and onion until tender.

Combine broth and potatoes in a pot along with bacon and onion.

Bring to a boil , then simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are done.

Add more broth if mixture cooks down too far.

About 5 minutes before potatoes are done , add corn.

Melt butter and add add flour to make a roux.

Whisk in half and half , salt and pepper into roux.

Add this mixture to the pot of potatoes and corn along with the baby clams.

Cook additional 2 minutes.

Optionals: garnish servings with chopped parsley and cayenne or seasoning.

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