Clam Chowder #5FIX

A very tasty New England chowder.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 bowls

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) bag  Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
• 1  bay leaf
• 4  slices bacon, chopped
• 2 (6 1/2ounce) cans  chopped clams, liquid reserved
• 2  cups  whole milk

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until lightly crisp, 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate.
2. In the same saucepan over medium high heat, cook the potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the reserved clam liquid and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Discard bay leaf and lightly mash the potatoes with a fork. Stir in the cooked bacon, clams, and milk and cook for 5 minutes until heated through but not boiling.
4. Serve in 4 large bowls.