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Classic Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a large soup kettle, fry bacon over med-heat/flame until bacon crisps, about 5 mins.
Step #2 Remove bacon; set aside.
Step #3 Keep 2 tbsps bacon fat in pan.
Step #4 (If necessary, add oil to yield 2 tbsps.
Step #5 ) Add onion & saute until soft, about 5 mins.
Step #6 Add thyme & bay leaves; cook this until fragrant, 30 seconds or so.
Step #7 Whisk in mashed potatoes, clam juice (bottled & what you've drained from the clams) & 1 c of water.
Step #8 Add new potatoes & bring to a simmer.
Step #9 Reduce heat; continue to simmer, until potatoes are tender, partially covered, about 10 mins.
Step #10 Stir in clams, cream & parsley; season this with salt & pepper.
Step #11 Heat through & serve, garnishing each bowl with reserved bacon.
Step #12 .
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