Clam Chowder recipe

Ingredients

• 2 strips of bacon
• 2 med onions, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 4 bottles clam juice
• 4 med potatoes, diced
• 4 cans minced clams
• 1 qt half & half
• salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Render bacon on medium heat until it begins to shrink
2. Add onions. Cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add clam juice and potatoes. Simmer uncovered for an hour.
4. After it has reduced, add clams, cover and cook for another hour.
5. Add milk, simmer on medium low for another hour. Season to taste.

Makes 8 servings. Serve with warm sourdough bread. Enjoy!