Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 12 quahogs, or large cherrystone clams with liquor; 2 c. water; 1 c. potatoes, chopped; 1 c. celery, chopped; 4 Tbsp. parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp. celery salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 4 strips bacon, cut in small pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. milk

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

12 quahogs, or large cherrystone clams with liquor
2 c. water
1 c. potatoes, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
4 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 strips bacon, cut in small pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. milk

Directions

1

Open clams and chop.
2

Bring water to a boil, add potatoes, celery, parsley, celery salt and pepper and simmer 20 minutes. While this cooks, cut and fry bacon until lightly brown.
3

Add onion and saute 2 minutes.
4

Sprinkle with flour, stirring until it disappears.
5

Blend in milk, clams and clam liquor, stirring until slightly thickened.
6

Set aside until vegetables finish cooking....then add to soup pot and serve.