Clam Chowder, Southern Style Recipe

• 24 clams, washed
• ½ cup celery, washed, cut in small pieces
• 1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
• 2 green peppers, seeded, cut in small pieces
• 3 onions, peeled, chopped
• 1 red peppers, seeded
• ½ cup bacon, cut in small pieces
• 1 cup watermelon meat, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 pint water
• Seasonings to taste (highly seasoned)

1. Put clams in a kettle and cover.
2. Let cook until they are open.
3. Remove clams from the shells and chop them.
4. Strain clam juice through a cheese cloth.
5. Put bacon in a kettle with the onions.
6. Fry gently until light brown.
7. Add clams, celery, sweet potatoes, green and red peppers, tomatoes, watermelon, water, clam juice and seasonings.
8. Cover and let cook for about 30 minutes.
9. Then serve.

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