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Ingredients

  • 2 (7 oz.) cans minced clams
  • 3 or 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 slices salt pork or bacon, browned and chopped fine
  • 2 or 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. half and half for New England style
  • 2 c. tomato juice for Manhattan style
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Cook potatoes, onions and salt pork in enough water to cover. Cook until tender, 30 minutes.
  • Drain clams, reserving clam juice. Add clams and about half of clam juice to make a soup consistency.
  • The more juice, the more clam flavor.
  • Add half and half or tomato juice.
  • Season to taste.