new england clam chowder

How To Make new england clam chowder

• Step 1
  Saute bacon in a dutch oven until crisp; pour off pan drippings, set aside.
• Step 2
  Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Add clam juice, celery, onion, and potatoes to a Dutch oven add water if needed just to barely cover vegetables. Bring to just to a boil, cover and reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Step 3
  Combine flour and half & half; stir until flour is dissolved. Add half & half mixture, clams, hot sauce, salt and white pepper, bacon and green onion to soup mixture.
• Step 4
  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thoroughly heated and thickened.
• Step 5
  Sprinkle each serving with paprika and garnish with cheddar cheese and oyster crackers if desired.
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