Winters' Wharf
Bed and Breakfast

Mar, Ontario, Canada

Specialty Recipe

Microwave Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Two 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams

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, divided

1/2 teaspoons salt

Pinch pepper

1 teaspoon butter or margarine

Minced fresh parsley

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.

Serves: 4 (1 quart)

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