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Clam Chowder Recipe | |
American Soup | |
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Ingredients:
1/4 c. butter1 slice bacon, diced 1/2 c. white part of leek, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1/2 c. celery, chopped 1 tsp. each Italian seasoning, thyme and oregano 1 bay leaf 3 1/2 c. canned clam juice 1 1/2 c. canned clams 1 heaping qt. diced potatoes 1/4 c. white wine 2 1/2 qts. light cream (Half and Half) Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Melt the butter, onion in a large heavy casserole. Add the bacon and saute' until crisp. Add the leek, onion and celery and saute' until soft and barely golden. Stir in the seasonings clam juice clams, potatoes and white wine. Cook gently until the potatoes are tender. Add the light cream, heat and add salt and pepper. Thicken with equal parts flour and butter that have been mixed together. | |