MOM'S BEST CLAM CHOWDER

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This is my mom's recipe, and I always have loved this

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories     Chowders

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound(s) bacon, cooked, crumbled.
6 tablespoon(s) butter
2 cup(s) chopped onion
1 cup(s) chopped celery
2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/2 cup(s) flour
2 - 10 oz cans baby clams, juice reserved
4 cup(s) water
4 large red-skinned potatoes, diced
1 pinch(es) nutmeg
2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon(s) hot sauce
2 cup(s) light cream
1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped chives

Steps:

  • melt butter in lg pot. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender. Add flour, cook, stirring constantly for 2 min., over medium heat. Add clam juice and water. Bring to a simmer, simmer 15 mins. Add potatoes, nutmeg, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Simmer 15 mins. Add cream, and clams. Bring to a slow simmer for about 12 mins or until heated though. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle w/ bacon and chives.

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