Boston Clam Chowder
["1 large onion, diced", "1 c. diced celery", "1/2 c. diced green pepper", "3 c. milk", "3 (8 oz.) cans minced clams", "2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup", "4 medium potatoes, diced", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. marjoram", "pepper", "4 slices bacon, cooked (optional)"]
["Saut onion, celery and green pepper. Put in large soup pot. Add milk, clams and juice, soup, potatoes and seasonings. Simmer until potatoes are soft. (Check frequently for scorching.) Just before serving, add crumbled bacon if desired. Yield: 16 cups."]
["onion", "celery", "green pepper", "milk", "clams", "cream of mushroom soup", "potatoes", "salt", "marjoram", "pepper", "bacon"]