INGREDIENTS
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3 stalks celery, chopped (1-1/2 cups)
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3 medium onions, chopped (1-1/2 cups)
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1 1/2 cups chopped red-skin potatoes
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2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
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1 1/4 cups water
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1 8 ounce bottle clam juice
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1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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1 12 ounce can fat-free evaporated milk
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 6 1/2 ounce can chopped clams, drained
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2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
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1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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2 slices turkey bacon, cooked according to package directions and chopped
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Chopped green onion (optional)