We don't know who designated National Clam Chowder day, but we're going to jump on that bandwagon. Hey every day is Clam Chowder Day on Cape Cod.Here is a good recipe that serves 4, if you want to celebrate with us.
Ingredients:
* 3 slices bacon, diced
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 3 cups diced potatoes
* 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 14 ounces chopped clams
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 2 cups half-and-half
* 1 cup milk
Preparation:
Cook bacon until crisp in a Dutch oven or large, heavy saucpan. Remove bacon to paper towels with slotted spoon; drain. Add onion to bacon drippings; sauté until softened. Add potatoes and clam juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat. Add minced clams with their liquid. Whisk flour into milk; add to chowder with half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until clam chowder thickens and bubbles, or about 3 minutes.
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