DUKES CLAM CHOWDER

DUKES CLAM CHOWDER image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 lb diced new potatoes
4 slices diced bacon
6 T. butter
3 ribs celery
1 medium onion peeled and diced
2 tsps. diced fresh basil
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tsp. dried italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pinch chopped fresh garlic
white pepper to taste
black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
1/3 cup flour
4cups whipping cream
1/2 cup half and half
1 1/4 cup clam nectar or broth
2 ounces clam concentrate or clam base or 1 additional cup clam nectar
1 1/2 cups chopped clams, fresh or frozen
1/4 tsp. dill
2 T. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Blanch potatoes in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2.Cook the bacon until transparent. Add the butter,celery,onion,basil,marjoram,thyme,bay leaves,garlic and peppers.Cook until the vegetables are tender. 10 minutes. 3. Stir in the flour and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes.Stir in the cream,half and half,clam nectar and concentrate. Heat to just below the boiling point. 4. Add the potatoes and chopped clams.Bring to a boil slowly and cook 2-3 minutes.Discard the bay leaves. Stir in the dill and parsley and serve.