ALASKAN CLAM AND POTATO SOUP

Alaskan Clam and Potato Soup image

Provided by Sherry Blizzard

Categories Seafood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" or 1" cubes
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped fine
1 medium yellow onion, diced fine
1 c alaskan fish stock (see my recipe at alaskan fish stock) or bottle of clam juice
4 bacon, crip fried and crumbled or 1/4 cup real bacon bits
1 c minced clams with juice
2 c milk or half and half
3 Tbsp butter
1/4 c sour cream
4 green onions or chives minced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. These are the ingredients you will need. Note: If you want a richer soup, you can use heavy cream or half and half. *I was out of celery the day I made this, you really do want celery---NOT celery seed as pictured here.
2. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender (about 10-15 minutes).
3. Add bacon, clams, milk and butter. Stir until heated through and butter is melted. Take off the heat and stir in sour cream, sprinkle with diced green onions and salt and pepper.