easy clam chowder
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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
Ingredients For easy clam chowder
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6 slicebacon, chopped fine
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1 lgonion, chopped fine
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3 - 8 oz bottleclam juice
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2 cwater
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1 1/2 lbrusset potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2" pieces
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20saltine crackers, crushed
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1 tspthyme, dried
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1bay leaf
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2 lbclams with juice, drained, rinsed & chopped fine
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1 cheavy cream
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salt & pepper, to taste
How To Make easy clam chowder
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1Cook 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.
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2Using 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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