Clam Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 lb chopped clam
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3 -4 slices thick bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup milk (approx.)

Recipe

• 1 in skillet, over med heat, cook onion, celery, and bacon in butter and oil. add salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf.
• 2 cook until vegetables are crisp tender.
• 3 stir in flour until mixed. cook 5 minute (don't burn).
• 4 in sauce pan,cook potatos in water, wine, clam juice and liquid for 15 minute add clams, onion mix, and cream. cook until thickened.
• 5 add milk to desired consistancy.