Clam Chowder
["2 bacon slices, diced", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 c. cubed, pared potatoes", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "8 crushed soda crackers", "dash of pepper", "3 (7 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams", "2 c. milk", "2 Tbsp. butter"]
["In medium kettle, saute bacon until almost crisp.", "Add onion; cook until tender, 5 minutes.", "Add potatoes, salt, pepper and 1 1/2 cups water.", "Cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.", "Add clams and liquid, milk and butter and cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle in crackers and heat through.", "Do not boil.", "Serves 8 small or 4 large."]
["bacon", "onion", "potatoes", "salt", "soda crackers", "pepper", "clams", "milk", "butter"]