Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon (slice or chop into small pieces)
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes (peeled)
  • 12 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup light cream (half and half)
  • 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams (drained)
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 teaspoon fresh parsley (optional)
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or 18 teaspoon seafood seasoning (optional)

Method

  • Saute bacon and onion until tender (drain excess fat).
  • Combine broth and potatoes in a pot along with bacon and onion.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
  • Add more broth (or water) if mixture cooks down too far.
  • About 5 minutes before potatoes are done, add corn.
  • Melt butter and add add flour to make a roux.
  • Whisk in half and half, salt and pepper into roux.
  • Add this mixture to the pot of potatoes and corn along with the baby clams.
  • Cook additional 2 minutes.
  • OPTIONALS: Garnish servings with chopped parsley and cayenne or seasoning.