Easy Creamy Clam Chowder

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You may omit the garlic if desired, i like to add it in.

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Steps

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In a heavy pot melt butter over medium-high heat.

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Add in onions , carrots and celery.

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Cook stirring for about for about 3 minutes or until tender.

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Add in garlic and chili flakes.

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Cook stirring for 2 minutes.

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Stir in the two cans potato soup and two cans clams with their juice.

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Drain and discard the juice from the remaining can of clams , then add the clams to the soup.

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Bring to a simmer stirring.

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In a bowl whisk about 1 / 3 cup half and half cream with cornstarch until smooth.

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Add to the simmering soup stirring continuously.

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Add the remaining half and half cream and black pepper.

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Bring to a boil and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.

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Season with salt if using.

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Ladle into bowls and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, carrots, celery ribs, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, cream of potato soup, minced clams, cornstarch, half-and-half cream, fresh ground black pepper, salt, parmesan cheese