Clam Chowder (Cody Hyde)

1/2 cup butter                                                        

1/2 lb. bacon                                                        

2 large yellow onions                                           

2 bunches celery                                                   

2 cans clams                                                         

6 large potatoes - peeled, cooked, chopped

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

4 beef bouillon cubes

2 cups white grape juice

1 gallon half and half

2 1/2 cups powdered potatoes

In pot, melt butter, and then add bacon, onion, and celery.  Cook until bacon is brown.  Add clams, potatoes, Italian seasoning, bouillon cubes and juice.  Bring to a slow boil for 10 minutes.  Set aside to cool for 2 hours allowing flavors to mix.  Add half and half and bring to boil.  Just before chowder reaches a boil, add powdered potatoes and whisk in.  Set aside 15 minutes. Whisk for 2 minutes to make creamy.