Subj : Top 10 Soups - 09
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Oct 30 2024 04:05 pm

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     Title: Contest-Winning New England Clam Chowder
Categories: Seafood, Potatoes, Pork, Dairy, Vegetables
     Yield: 5 servings

     4 sl Center-cut bacon
     2    Celery ribs; chopped
     1 lg Onion; chopped
     1 cl Garlic; minced
     3 sm Potatoes; peeled, diced
     1 c  Water
     8 oz Bottle clam juice
     3 ts Minor's Chicken Base
   1/4 ts White pepper
   1/4 ts Dried thyme
   1/3 c  A-P flour
     2 c  Half & Half; divided
    13 oz (2 cans) chopped clams,
          - undrained

 In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until
 crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute
 celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add
 garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes,
 water, clam juice, chicken base, pepper and thyme. Bring
 to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until
 potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.

 In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half
 until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil;
 cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

 Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through
 (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over
 each serving.

 Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington

 Makes: 5 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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