easy clam chowder

Name: Easy Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 slice(s) bacon, chopped fine; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 3 - 8 oz bottle(s) clam juice; 2 cup(s) water; 1 1/2 pound(s) russet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2" pieces; 20 - saltine crackers, crushed; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried; 1 - bay leaf; 2 pound(s) clams with juice, drained, rinsed & chopped fine; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; - salt & pepper, to taste

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Feb 2, 2013

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 50 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped fine
1 large onion, chopped fine
3 - 8 oz bottles clam juice
2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2" pieces
20 saltine crackers, crushed
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 bay leaf
2 pounds clams with juice, drained, rinsed & chopped fine
1 cup heavy cream
salt & pepper, to taste

How To Make easy clam chowder

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 6 - 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tbsp bacon drippings. Add onion & cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add clam juice, water, potatoes, saltines, thyme & bay leaf & bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium & simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Using a slotted spoon, trasnfer 1/2 C potatoes to bowl & mash them with masher until smooth. Return to pot. Reduce heat to low. Stir in clams & simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat & stir in cream, bacon & season with salt & pepper. Enjoy!
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