Clam Chowder

Clam chowder has been one of my favourite soups since I was a kid.  I would love it when I would come in from playing outside on a cold winter day and my mom would have some of this simmering on the stove.  For me it's a very comforting soup.  And it's a quick, easy soup to make.  I like this recipe because it's not a thick chowder, it's more of a broth.  (Ugh, I tried canned clam chowder once and it was so creamy and unappetizing...this chowder is nothing like that!)  I made some of these tea biscuits to go with this yummy chowder, it may just be childhood memories, but I think clam chowder needs tea biscuits on the side!  

I hope you enjoy this soup as much as I do!

Clam Chowder

3 tbsp butter

1/2 small onion, finely diced

1 celery stalk, finely diced

1 carrot, finely diced

2 cups of diced potatoes

2 cups water

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 can baby clams, with liquid

1 can evaporated milk

Melt butter in a large pot, add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 3-5 minutes.  Add potatoes, salt and pepper, and water, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through.  Add the can of clams with the liquid and the milk.  Heat through and serve.