Clam Chowder
["1 slice bacon, cut in half", "2 Tbsp. diced onion", "1 small potato, peeled and diced", "1/2 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. salt", "dash of pepper", "1 (8 oz.) can minced clams (undrained)", "1 c. milk", "1 stick butter", "1 pt. half and half", "1/2 pt. whipping cream"]
["Cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and reserve drippings.", "Saute onion in reserved bacon drippings until tender; set aside.", "Combine potatoes, water, salt and pepper in a saucepan; cook over medium heat just until potato is tender.", "Stir in clams, milk, butter and onion; simmer 3 minutes or until well heated.", "Crumble bacon over each serving.", "Yields 2 servings."]
["bacon", "onion", "potato", "milk", "salt", "pepper", "milk", "butter", "whipping cream"]