Best Clam Chowder

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (16)

  • 8 bacon strips
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 1 leek
  • 1 large onion
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 3-4 small unpeeled potatoes (red potatoes or Yukon gold)
  • 2 cups broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 3 cans 6-1/2 ounces each of chopped clams
  • Bay leaf
  • Chopped fresh chives or green onions

Directions

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