Oyster Or Clam Chowder Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time2 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Clams with juice1 Pint, shucked
 Onion1 Small, chopped
 2 or 3 tbs bacon dripping or butter
 Water1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Mushroom2 Can (10oz)
 Milk2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Peas1 Can (10oz), drained
 Dash nutmeg
 Tabasco or Worcestershire sauce
 Salt, pepper

Directions

Strain the oysters or clams and reserve the juice.
Rinse oysters to remove any bits of shell and sand.
Saute onion in bacon dripping and add water and soup.
Simmer 2 minutes.
Add oysters and juice and cover.
Simmer just until oyster edges curl.
Stir in milk and peas.
Reheat without boiling.
Season to taste.
Dilute if necessary and serve very hot to 4 or 6.
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