Homemade Clam Chowder

HOMEMADE CLAM CHOWDER
A popular soup, this one is delicious. Makes 6 servings

2	Slices bacon, finely cut	2
1/4 cups	Minced onions	50 mL
2 tbsp	Chopped celery	25 mL
2 (5 oz) cans	Clams, reserve liquid	2 (142 g)cans
2 cups	Peeled and diced potatoes	500 mL
1/2 cup	Hot water	125 mL
1/4 cup	Dry vermouth	50 mL
1-1/2 cup	Milk	375 mL
2 tbsp	Butter	25 mL
1/2 tsp	Salt	2 mL
2 tbsp	Butter	25 mL
1/8 tsp	Cayenne pepper	.5 mL
1/8 tsp	White pepper	.5 mL

Sauté until brown, onion and celery.Add liquid from clams, diced potatoes, water and vermouth. Simmer until potatoes are barely tender. Add clams, milk, butter, salt, cayenne pepper and white pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Serve hot. NOTE To make Manhattan-style clam chowder, omit milk and add 1-1/2 cups of canned tomatoes.

HOMEMADE CLAM CHOWDER