Clam Chowder

Sweet PQ?'s Note:

This recipe originally came from the Milk calendar. It's very good, especially with the garnish.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 onions , finely chopped
• ¼ cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 3 medium potatoes , peeled & diced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 (5 ounce) cans clams (with juice)

GARNISH

• 3 slices bacon , cooked crisp
• ½ cup crouton (sourdough are really good)
• 3 green onions , chopped

Directions:

1. Melt butter & cook onions until soft, but not brown. Stir in flour & cook, stirring, for 5 minutes over medium-low heat (to get rid of raw taste).
2. Cool slightly & whisk in milk. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Lower heat, cover & simmer for 20 minutes (until potatoes are tender).
3. Add clams with juice & heat through. Do NOT boil. Taste & adjust seasoning (if necessary).
4. Serve & garnish with bacon, croutons & green onions.