New England Clam Chowder Recipe - Food.com
"As a New Englander I can tell you this is the best Clam Chowder around! It's from The Vanilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret, Connecticut. This is the original recipe. In addition to the onion & celery I sometimes like to add 1/2 cup shredded carrots...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ounces bacon fat
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2 ounces butter
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1 large onion, diced
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6 stalks celery, diced
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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1/2 shredded carrot (optional)
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes
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4 chef potatoes, peeled and chopped
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1 quart clam juice
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3 cups chopped clams
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 drop Tabasco sauce
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1/2 teaspoon celery salt
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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1 bay leaf
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley (garnish)
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