Ingredients

• 1/4 pound Bacon (chopped)

• 2 tablespoons Butter (if needed)

• 1 Yellow Onion (diced)

• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)

• 1/3 cup Flour

• 1 cup Milk

• 2 cups Heavy Cream

• 3 Potatoes (pealed & cubed)

• 8 ounces Clam Juice

• 1 teaspoon Salt

• 1 teaspoon Pepper

• 1 tablespoon Chicken bouillon

• 2 or 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) Chopped Clams - undrained

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium high heat, add bacon and fry for a few minutes until cooked

2. Add butter (if needed) and onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until aromatic and translucent

3. Add garlic and cook for another minute or so until aromatic

4. Reduce heat to low and add flour and stir constantly - cook for a few minutes until flour begins to toast

5. Add milk, cream, potatoes, clam juice, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon and simmer for 30 minutes - stirring every few minutes

6. Add chopped clams and stir well

7. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes

8. Eat!