Lisa’s Creamy Clam Chowder

Description

Delicious and creamy clam chowder includes carrots, celery, thyme, and a hint of bacon.

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 potatoes, chopped into small chunks
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 small carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon thyme, or to taste
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 8

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