Duke's Clam Chowder

This is a good clam chowder, from Duke's Restaurants in Seattle, Wa. They are famous for their clam chowder.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 3  stalks celery, diced
• 1⁄4 lb new potato, blanched and diced
• 4  cups heavy cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups clams, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 3  ounces butter
• 2  ounces  clam base
• 1 1⁄4 cups  clam juice
• 1  pinch garlic, chopped
• 1  pinch white pepper
• 1  pinch black pepper
• 1  pinch cayenne, to taste
• 1  teaspoon marjoram
• 2  teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dill
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄8 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Cook bacon until transparent.
2. Add butter, onions, celery and all the seasoning except dill and parsley.
3. Cook until tender. Add flour and cook 3 to 4 minutes over low heat.
4. Add all dairy products, clam nectar and base. Heat just under boiling point.
5. Steam potatoes and cool.
6. Add chopped clams and potatoes. Bring to a boil slowly and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add dill and parsley and serve.