Jessie's Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 slice bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup peeled cubed potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (6 1/2 ounces) minced clams
• 2 cups milk
• 3 Tablespoons margarine, melted
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cook bacon in the large saucepan over low heat until crisp.
2. 2Add onion and cook until it is soft.
3. 3Carefully add potatoes and water. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium and cook until the potatoes are done. This should take about 20 minutes.
4. 4Add clams and cook 2 minutes.
5. 5Add milk and cook 5 minutes.
6. 6Mix melted margarine, flour, salt, and pepper together. Add to the chowder. Cook, stirring constantly until the chowder is thick and hot. Serve immediately.