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Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (6 or 8 ounces) chopped clams
• 4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups diced, peeled potatoes (about 2 medium)
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
• Minced fresh parsley
• Pinch pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons salt

How to cook:

• In a covered 2-quart, microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to drain set aside.
• Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice.
• Sift flour into 1/4 cup of milk add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper, and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 6 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter.
• Garnish with bacon and parsley.

This recipe for Microwave Clam Chowder serves/makes: 4

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Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Soups/Chowders