"This easy New England Clam Chowder is thick and hearty, creamy, and so flavorful, with lots of goodies on every spoonful...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup diced salt pork
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1 medium sweet onion (, finely diced)
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1 clove garlic (, minced)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 large potatoes (, peeled and cut into small cubes)
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2 cups half-and-half ((or whole milk))
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))
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1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/8 teaspoon white pepper
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2 bay leaves
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14 ounce (2, 7 ounce cans) whole clams (, drained, juice reserved)
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oyster crackers (, for serving)
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fresh chopped parsley (, for garnish)