New England Clam Chowder
Garnish with celery leaves if desired.
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion
2 slices diced bacon
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
3-6 1/2 oz. cans minced clams
2 cups pared, diced potatoes
3/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup light cream
Method
- In a 3 qt. saucepan over medium heat, cook onion until soft and bacon is crisped, stirring constantly. Add butter. When butter is melted, add flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Drain liquid from clams into pan. Add potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are nearly tender. (About 12-15 min.) Add milk and cream. Cover and simmer 5 min. longer. DO NOT BOIL. Stir in clams and cook 1 min. until heated through.
