Clam Chowder
A delicious and easy version of this classic. We always serve it on Christmas Eve. I like to throw in crumbled bacon.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Onion finely chopped
- ¾ cup Celery chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut in ½ inch cubes
- 4 cups water
- ¾ cup Butter **(1½ cubes)
- ¾ cup Flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 quart milk *4 cups
- 1 or 2 6½ ounce cans Clams, minced one can drained, or both drained for less seafood flavor
- ½ pound bacon **cut into pieces and fry until crispy
Instructions
- In a pot place all the veggies, onions, celery, potatoes - with just enough water to cover them all. Bring to a boil, slightly reduce heat.
- Cover, and simmer about 15-20 minutes, until all the veggies are cooked. DO NOT DRAIN!
- In a separate sauce pan, melt butter over medium-hi heat.
- Whisk in flour, salt, sugar and pepper. Whisk and cook for 1 minute until mixture is bubbly.
- Pour in milk. Whisk until it heats and thickens.
- Add white sauce to the cooked veggies. Stir and heat over medium-hi heat.
- Stir in clams and crumbled bacon. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.