aunt august's new england clam chowder

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Recipe by
Sammie Christensen
Radisson, WI

Recipe from Mariah Stewarts book "Devlin's Light"

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For aunt august's new england clam chowder

  • 1/2 lb
    bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 2 md
    onions, chopped
  • 2
    stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2x 8 oz bottle
    clam juice
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 2-3 lb
    potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3x 61/2 oz can
    clams, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp
    thyme
  • 2 c
    heavy cream (may be substituted)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make aunt august's new england clam chowder

  • 1
    Over medium heat, saute bacon in large Dutch oven til lightly brown. Drain off fat, leaving just enough to saute the onions and celery.
  • 2
    Add onion and celery to bacon, saute until onions are soft (about 5 min). Add clam juice, water and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until potatoes are tender (20-25 min). Add clams, stir in thyme and continue to simmer.
  • 3
    Heat the cream separately, almost to boiling, then pour it slowly into the clam mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in butter. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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