Five Star Clam Chowder

Name: Five Star Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 6 slices bacon, finely chopped; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped (1-2 stalks); 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/8 teaspoon basil; 1/8 teaspoon oregano; 4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams; 1 1/2 cups of the juice canned clams; 3 cups heavy cream; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2 cups potatoes, diced (about 2 med potatoes); 5 drops Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

16 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
6 slices bacon, finely chopped
1/2 white onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped (1-2 stalks)
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon oregano
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 1/2 cups of the juice canned clams
3 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups potatoes, diced (about 2 med potatoes)
5 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1

In an 4 quart pot, melt butter and saute bacon over low heat until cooked, but do not brown.
2

Add diced onion and celery, and saute until tender and translucent.
3

Add clam broth, white pepper, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, potatoes and herbs.
4

Cook approximately 13 minutes to soften potatoes and incorporate flavors.
5

Add heavy cream and chopped clams. Bring to boil,.
6

Mix cornstarch and water together and add, stirring briskly.
7

Salt & pepper to taste.
8

Enjoy.