New England Clam Chowder

Catnip46's Note:

This recipe is pretty much like everyone's else except I use evaporated milk and half & half. Easy enough to make and taste pretty darn good on top of it.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 slices bacon , browned and crumbled
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8;-¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup potato , finely chopped
• ¼ cup onion , finely chopped
• ¼ cup celery , finely chopped
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 (4 ½ ounce) can clams , chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Cook potatoes until tender.
2. Melt butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minute or until tender.
3. Add finely chopped potatoes to onion and celery.
4. Combine evaporated milk and flour in small bowl until blended; add to vegetable mixture.
5. Stir in half & half, clams with juice, water, salt, pepper and crumbled bacon.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minute or until creamy and lightly thickened.

Reviews

[Mikekey]

A very easy recipe to put together. Great flavors and thick and creamy. Only change I made was to double the amount of clams. Made for Spring 2010 PAC.