CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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This is terrific. I added some extra bacon and left the skin on my red-skinned potatoes. I also skipped the clam juice because I didn't have any, and I used evaporated milk in place of half and half. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 center-cut bacon, strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
8 ounces clam juice
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half, divided
13 ounces chopped clams, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain and set aside.
  • Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper, and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half and half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in clams and remaining half and half and heat through (do not boil). Crumble the reserved bacon and sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 57.9, Sodium 950.6, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.4

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