Cathie’s Clam Chowder

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Description

Mmm, good! Oakies version of clam chowder. Don’t forget the saltines! Add one more jar of clam juice, for those of you who like it clammy — I know that’s how my hubby likes it. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ΒΌ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
  • 1 quart half-and-half cream
  • 4 cups minced clams
  • ground white pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat
  2. cook bacon
  3. celery and onion until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large saucepan
  5. melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux
  6. cooking until bubbly. Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice
  7. until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Pour in half-and-half
  8. stirring constantly. Stir in clams
  9. reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  10. Season with pepper and serve.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 10

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