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Rhode Island Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Drain clams, reserving liquid; set clams aside.
Step #2 Cook salt pork in a Dutch oven over med-heat/flame 5 mins or until crisp.
Step #3 Remove salt pork, reserving 2 tbsps drippings in pan.
Step #4 Set salt pork aside.
Step #5 Add onion, & saute 5 mins or until tender.
Step #6 Add clam liquid, potatoes, & 6 c water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step #7 Reduce heat, & let simmer, uncovered, 12 to 15 mins or until potatoes are almost tender.
Step #8 Add tomatoes & clams; simmer, stirring every once in awhile, 20 mins.
Step #9 Stir in salt & pepper.
Step #10 Heat milk & butter until almost boiling; stir mixture into chowder.
Step #11 Stir in basil.
Step #12 Spoon 1 tbsp whipping cream into each bowl; ladle chowder over whipping cream.
Step #13 Sprinkle top with reserved salt pork.
Step #14 Serve with crackers.
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