Barbra Bush's All American Clam Chowder

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I love clam chowder soup & found this recipe to be very easy & delicious. I found it in woman's world many, many years ago & it ios the only calm chowder soup i make.

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Steps

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Cook bacon until crisp.

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Drain on paper towel.

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Saute onion in same skillet as bacon until soft.

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Add clam juice& potatoes.

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Cover& cook over low heat until potatoes are tender , 15 min.

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Melt butter in sauce pan.

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Add flour& mix together.

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Add milk& blend until smooth.

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Add clam juice& potatoes.

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Cook& stir until thickened.

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Add soup , bacon , clams , & pepper.

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Cook over low heat until heated through , serve with oyster crackers , if desired.

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Ingredients

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butter, flour, bacon, onion, clam, potato, cream of celery soup, milk, pepper, oyster crackers