Recipe Name Clam Chowder Submitted by patc Recipe Description really creamy Quantity 1 Quantity Unit pot Prep Time (minutes) 24 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 44

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups clams, with juice from 3 - 6.5 oz cans 2 cups, chopped Onion, chopped fine 2 cups, diced celery, chopped fine 2 cups diced potatoes cubed, skin on 1 stick butter 1/2 cup flour unbleached 4 cups 2% milk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt, to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, to taste 6 thick slice, packed 12/lb bacon chopped Steps Sequence Step 1 Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender. 2 Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. 3 Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil. 4 Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.