"You'll save money and time when you treat the family to a steamy bowl of this creamy Southern style Clam Chowder at your own kitchen table. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon
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1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
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1 cup diced celery
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3 large russet potatoes (around 4 cups) (1/2 inch cubes)
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2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
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3 Tbsp all purpose flour
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2 tsp seafood seasoning i.e. Old Bay or Seafood Magic
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp cayenne OR few dashes hot sauce (optional)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 6.5 oz cans clams (drained and chopped, reserve liquid)
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2 cups half and half (OR 1 cup milk and 1 cup heavy cream) (plus additional as needed )
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4 green onions (thinly sliced)
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garlic bread, croutons or crackers or oyster crackers for serving