Recipe

New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Fluffy24 / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago The subtle flavor of a real clam chowder cannot be surpassed by any other clam soup. Fresh clams are used in this recipe but canned one can be substitued. Add some warm crusty bread and the menu is complete. Prep:40m Cook:20m Servings:4	Fluffy24
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Ingredients

4 slices bacon or salt pork

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

4 medium potatoes, peeled, diced

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

2 cans (6 oz. each) minced clams or you can use fresh

1 cup bottled clam juice

1cup half- and -half

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 cup whipping cream, optional

2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan or skillet, saute bacon or pork until brown and crisp. Remove. Drain on paper towels. Dice or crumble

In same skillet saute chopped onion and potatoes for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with flour.

Add clam juice from cans and from bottle. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring from time to time, until potatoes are soft, abot 15 minutes. ( Red potatoes work best)

Add half-and-half and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add minced clams. Heat until simmering. Do Not Boil.

Add whipping cream, if used. Sprinkle with dill. You can sprinkle with diced pork or bacon if desired. Serve immediately

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