"Most clam chowders have way too much potato and not enough clams for my taste. I (Bird) developed this recipe fix that. I use an immersion blender to cream the potatoes into the chowder, then add lots of clams. :)..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 slices bacon, cut into small pieces (using scissors makes this easy)
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped (or tsp celery seeds)
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1 garlic clove, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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1 potato, diced
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon mace
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4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, juice reserved
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2 cups heavy cream