New England Clam Chowder
INGREDIENTS
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•3 6.5 oz. Bar Harbor brand canned Chopped Clams, juices reserved
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•1-2 bottles Bar Harbor brand Clam Juice
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•2 bacon slices, minced (this is optional for traditional clam chowder)
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•1 onion, diced
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•2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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•1 bay leaf
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•1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
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•1 pound potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
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•3 cups heavy cream or half and half
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•6 tablespoons dry sherry, or to taste
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•Salt, to taste
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•Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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•Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional depending on taste preference)
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•Worcestershire sauce, to taste
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•Oyster or saltine crackers, as needed
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