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My Favorite New England Clam Chowder

This fabulous, tasty chowder has classic easty-to-find ingredients and is a cinch to make! if you enjoy clam chowder (or never had it before)- and try this simple recipe- i am sure this will be a winner for you. it sure is at my home!!

Steps

Brown the bacon until crisp in a thick-bottomed soup pot.
Pour off half the fat.
Add the onions and celery with a splash of water and saute for a few minutes until soft.
Add the white wine , cream , milk , and the juice / nectar.
Add bay leaves , thyme , and the diced potatoes.
Bring the mixture to a slow simmer.
Continue simmering for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are softened and the chowder has thickened.
Add the reserved clam meat , evaporated milk and parsley.
Bring back to a slow simmer.
Taste the chowder and add enough salt and pepper to season it.
Serve with your favorite crusty rolls or biscuits !.
Hint- this chowder can be made a day or two in advance and reheated prior to serving.
Its flavor actually benefits from resting in the refrigerator overnight.

Ingredients

bacon, onion, celery ribs, chardonnay wine, whipping cream, milk, clams, bay leaves, thyme leaves, baking potatoes, evaporated milk, fresh parsley, coarse salt, cracked black pepper