Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Pacific Seafood Restaurant
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
ruth.burbage@verizon.net
Clam Chowder