Nb Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4-1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup diced raw potato
• 20 ounces chopped canned clams, WITH the juice
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Directions

1. 1

   In a soup pot, melt butter. Saute onion and celery until soft, but not brown.

2. 2

   Add hot water, and diced potato. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 12 minutes or until potato is tender.

3. 3

   Add clams and juice, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and parsley.

4. 4

   Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.