NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE

New England Clam Chowder

1 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine
4 tins of clams, drained
1/8 cup sliced bacon
1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
1 pd potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup of heavy cream
1 bouquet garni

Instructions

Cook the bacon until it begins to crisp. Remove the pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion to the bacon fat and cook over a low heat until they are soft. Do not allow them to brown.
Add the water, wine, bouquet garni and potatoes to a pot and boil until the potatoes are cooked through. Five minutes before you're ready to serve out, add the clams, bacon, onion and cream to the soup. Season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper, a bit of salt and tarragon.
Serve with homemade dinner rolls.( look at my next blog for this recipe)

Enjoy!