GOLDEN CLAM CHOWDER

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Provided by Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 celery ribs
2 medium carrots
1 medium onion
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic, minced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 can(s) minced clams (6-1/2 oz each)
1 bottle clam juice (8 oz)
1 c plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 can(s) evaporated milk (12 oz)
2 tsp cornstarch
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

1. Finely chop the celery, carrots and onion. In a Dutch oven, saute vegetables in oil until tender.
2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
3. Stir in potatoes, clams, clam juice, 1 cup of water, thyme, salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5. Gradually stir in milk; heat through. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Stir into chowder. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in bacon.