New England Fresh Clam Chowder Recipe by A Family Feast
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Ingredients
5 pounds of live cherrystone clams in shells (or quahogs), shells scrubbed. Note: If you live in an area where you can�t buy fresh clams, substitute 10 ounces of canned chopped clams and 3 cups of bottled clam juice1 ounce of salt pork, diced
1 � ounces of bacon, diced fine
2 tablespoon butter
� cup minced celery
1 cup of onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups of stock from the clams
1 � pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and �� diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or � teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
Black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
Butter for serving
Makes 4 servings