New England Clam Chowder

Name: New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces bacon fat; 2 ounces butter; 1 large onion, diced; 6 stalks celery, diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/2 shredded carrot (optional); 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes; 4 chef potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 quart clam juice; 3 cups chopped clams; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 drop Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (garnish)

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 5 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $10.71 /serving

Author : - Carla -

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Instructions

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Step 1

Melt butter and bacon fat in large pot.

Step 2

Sautee onion, celery garlic (and 1/2 cup shredded carrots, if using) until tender.

Step 3

Add seasonings (parsley, Tabasco, celery salt, thyme & bay).

Step 4

Add flour and instant mash potatoes.

Step 5

Turn off flame and stir until flour is no longer visible.

Step 6

Add the clam juice and stir.

Step 7

Turn flame back on to high and continue stirring (constantly) to avoid sticking.

Step 8

Bring to a boil.

Step 9

Add potatoes and stir.

Step 10

Cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Step 11

Add clams.

Step 12

Stir.

Step 13

Add cream.

Step 14

Stir.

Step 15

Simmer for 1/2 hour.

Step 16

Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 17

Serve garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy!

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