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Clam Chowder Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Kelly Monroe
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cans of clams, 7 1/2 oz. can, and reserve liquid
6-8 slices of bacon
3 med. onions, chopped
1 c. chopped celery
3 large potatoes, cubed
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 T. basil
1 tsp. thyme
1 c. water
2 c. heavy cream

Roux:
2 c. milk
3 T. flour
3 T. butter
Directions:
Directions:
Fry bacon. Saute onions and celery. Put in a pot with potatoes, water, pepper, basil and thyme. Melt butter and add flour to make the roux. Add the roux to the potatoes to thicken and then add clams, cream and milk. Simmer chowder to desired thickness and potatoes are tender.

 

 

 

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