Bacon And Potato Clam Chowder

1/2 pound bacon, diced
2 medium onions, sliced
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
5 large potatoes, diced (5 cups)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans minced clams and liquid
4 cups milk
1 cup half & half
2 tablespoons margarine
Dry parsley for garnish

Lightly brown bacon; add onion. Cook until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Add water and clam liquid to make 4 cups. Stir until thickened. Add potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in clams, milk, half & half, and margarine. Cook on low until hot. Sprinkle with dry minced parsley. Serve hot.

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