Cape Cod Clam Chowder

Ingredients

1/4 bacon
2 sized onions
3 c potatoes
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
2 c boiling water
24 chowder clams
1 through blade of food grinder

Instructions

Saute bacon and onions in large kettle until onions are tender and golden. Pour off fat. To the kettle, add potatoes, salt, oregano, basil and water; let simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the clams. This is the base; make 1 quart. Next day, add to base 1 quart milk, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; heat.