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East Hampton Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Melt 4 Tbs butter In a large-ish stock-pot.
Step #2 Add the onions & cook for 10 mins or until translucent.
Step #3 Add the celery, thyme, potatoes, carrots, salt & pepper & saute for 10 more mins.
Step #4 Add the clam juice, bring to boil & let simmer uncovered until the vegetables are tender, about 20 mins.
Step #5 In a small pot melt remaining butter & whisk in flour.
Step #6 Cook over low heat/flame for 3 mins, stirring constantly.
Step #7 Whisk in a c of the hot clam juice & then pour the mixture back into the cooked vegetables.
Step #8 Simmer for a few mins until the broth is thickened.
Step #9 Add the milk & clams & heat carefully for a few mins to cook the clams.
Step #10 Taste for salt & pepper.
Step #11 Serve hot.
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