Ingredients

4 slices of bacon (cut into 1/2 inch cubes) 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes 2 cups water 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups half & half 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons butter 29 0z. La Monica Chopped Sea Clams (one can) Drain can of clams and reserve one cup of clam juice to add to the recipe 2 stalks of celery (sliced thin)

Preparation

Place cut up bacon in a large stockpot over medium heat, cook and stir till crisp. Add onion, butter, salt, pepper, stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the water, clams, clam juice, heavy cream, half & half, potatoes, celery and continue to cook for 20 minutes, in a partially covered pot and a medium simmer, stirring occasionally. Serve hot and top with oyster crackers (optional) or a piece of toasted Italian bread.

Sauce Ingredients

Sauce Preparation

Meat Ingredients

Meat Preparation