Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

• 2 cups clams
• 1 cup chopped potatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped capsicum
• 1/4 chopped celery
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup fresh cream
• salt as per taste

Method:

• Boil clams in 2 cups water till cooked. Remove clams, and retain the stock.
• Chop the clams. In another 2 cups water boil potatoes and celery till tender.
• Heat butter in pan. Saute onion till transparent, add capsicum and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
• Pour vegetables and its stock. Also add the clam stock.
• Bring to boil, simmer for 5 minutes on slow flame. Add clams, salt and pepper.
• Add milk and cream. Bring to simmering point. Serve hot.