THICK AND CHUNKY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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This recipe is a combination of some of my favorite recipes from Food.com. My family really likes their chowder thick and with alot of clams. I came up with this and they love it!

Provided by JFitz

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (51 ounce) can of diced clams
1 (24 ounce) bottle clam juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons hormel real bacon bits
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 (10 3/4 ounce) cream of potato soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) cream of celery soup
1 (28 ounce) can of chopped potatoes
3 cups whipping cream
3 cups of mashed potato flakes

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot.
  • Add onion, celery, Bacon bits and garlic. Cook until soft.
  • Add clams with juice, Soups, clam juice, potatoes, bay leaf and whipping cream. Stir and cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Season with pepper (salt if needed but the clams and juice make it salty).
  • Whisk in potato flakes and keep stirring so it doesn't get lumpy. Cook on low for 15 minutes or until warm.
  • Serve with a nice crusty bread and Salad! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 151.7, Sodium 1488.5, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 27

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