NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER II

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Minced clams with potatoes and onion simmered in a broth of clam juice and half-and-half. A great, hearty soup to start a meal off with, or can even be a meal in itself.

Provided by CHIEF2

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
½ cup chopped onion
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 cup half-and-half
2 (6 ounce) cans minced clams
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, fry the bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving the bacon fat in the pan, crumble and set aside.
In the same saucepan with the bacon fat, saute the onion and potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and stir well to coat.
Pour in the clam juice, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Add the half-and-half and minced clams and season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, whisk in the heavy cream, if desired. Allow to heat through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley and crumbled bacon. (Note: Do not boil if adding cream.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 763 mg, Sugar 2.7 g