Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder

1/2 cup diced bacon

1 cup chopped leeks (white part only)

2 cups peeled 1/2 inch diced potatoes

1 cup water

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 cups milk

1 pound chopped clams

1 Tbsp. Gecko Gary's Hot Sauce

In a soup pot, cook the bacon until crisp; remove and save. To the bacon fat, add the leeks and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the potatoes and water. bring up to a boil, reduce the heat and add the milk and cream. Cook until the potatoes are tender; about 20 minutes. Add the clams and bacon. Cook for 3 minutes more.

Serve garnished with chopped parsley.