"This tasty chowder will bring a New England clam bake right into your kitchen all year 'round!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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4 large ears corn on the cob
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Softened butter
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Up to 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, divided
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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1/4 pound smoky lean bacon, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 pound small red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
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1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
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3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
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Salt and pepper
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1 quart whole milk
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2 pounds little neck clams, scrubbed
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1 can or bottle of beer
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1 lemon, sliced
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A handful of chives, finely chopped
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A handful of flat leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
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Hot sauce, to taste
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1 Crusty baguette
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Serves 4