New England Clam Chowder I

Description
Live in Florida but born and raised in Maine: Nothing better than a hot steaming bowl of chowda'
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 quart steamed clams
 * ¼ lb butter
 * 1 onion
 * 2 cups milk
 * 3 medium potatoes, diced
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter, add onion and cook until tender but not brown.
 * 2) Add potatoes and just enough water to cook potatoes.
 * 3) When potatoes are tender add parsley, salt and pepper.
 * 4) Then add clams with their juice.
 * 5) Just before serving add 2 cups of milk and heat but do not boil.
 * 6) Makes enough for 4 large bowls of clam chowder.
 * 7) Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley on top.