Clam Chowder, New England Style

Ingredients

24 clams
3 c water
1 tb soy sauce
1/2 lb pork
2 garlic
3 tb butter
1 ts basil
1 slice onion
1 ts parsley
3 potatoes
1 ts thyme

Instructions

Combine clams, their liquid and water; bring to a boil. Drain clams, reserving liquid. Remove clams from shells; chop meat; set aside. In butter, fry pork with onions, until onions are clear. Add potatoes and liquid from clams; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in half & half, seasonings, and clams. Heat through. Serve hot. ----