lion's den clam chowder

Name: Lion's Den Clam Chowder
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-5 slice(s) bacon; 1/4 cup(s) chopped green onions; 1/2 cup(s) chopped celery; 1- 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1- 3 tablespoon(s) flour; 3 1/2 cup(s) whole milk; 1 cup(s) half and half; 1 teaspoon(s) ham base (optional but good); 1 bottle(s) clam juice (8 oz); 2 can(s) chopped or minced clams (6 oz each); 2- 4 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed and cooked; - salt and pepper to taste

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Pam Ellingson

Wichita, KS

Updated on Dec 14, 2011

I got this recipe from a great little restaurant in Helena Montana called the Lion's Den. The owner was kind enough to give me her recipe, and I love it. YUM

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method Stove Top

yield 3 to 4

Ingredients

3-5 slices bacon
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1- 3 tablespoons butter
1- 3 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup half and half
1 teaspoon ham base (optional but good)
1 bottle clam juice (8 oz)
2 cans chopped or minced clams (6 oz each)
2- 4 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed and cooked
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make lion's den clam chowder

Step 1

Peel, dice and cook potatoes to almost done.

Step 2

Fry bacon until crisp, remove bacon and reserve. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp bacon grease and add celery and onion, saute until soft and translucent.
Step 3

Add butter and flour, cook for 1 to 2 minutes then add liquids and ham base. Cook until thickened.
Step 4

Add Clams and cooked potatoes, Heat through, adjust seasonings and either add crumbled bacon, or top bowls of chowder with it to serve. (You can also top with a few chopped chives or chopped parsley if you like)
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