Clam Chowder

Total Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cups cold water
• 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams, chopped
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/3 cup parsley, minced or 1/3 cup fresh chives, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat bacon, covered, for a minute or until some of the fat has rendered, uncover the saucepan and continue to sauté, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until a thin film of fat coats the bottom surface of the pan.
• 2 add the onions and paprika, cover and cook, over low heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. add the water, potatoes, and thyme and bring the liquid to a boil.
• 3 reduce the heat and simmer the soup, covered for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart.
• 4 add the clams with thier juices and the half and half. bring the soup just to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste. serve immediately, each portion garnished with parsley or chives.