Ingredients
1 qt steamed softshell clams
3 medium potatoes, diced
1/4 lb butter
1 salt/pepper to taste
1 onion
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 cup milk
Directions
Melt butter, add onion and cook until tender but not brown. add
potatoes and just enough water to cook potatoes. When potatoes are
tender add parseley, salt and pepper, and clams with their juice.
Just before serving add 2 cups milk and heat but do NOT boil.
Mrs. William McG. Harlow
Servings: 4 servings
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