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HOME MADE CLAM CHOWDER
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Prep Time: 20 min
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Cook Time: 25 min
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Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Ingredients
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2 cans of Polar 10 oz. Whole Baby Clams – rinse with water after draining
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6-7 pieces bacon, diced
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2 cups milk
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2 cups heavy cream
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½ cup flour
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
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3 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon dried dill
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1 cup Leeks, chopped
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1 carrot, peeled and diced
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½ cup celery, chopped
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1 cup yellow onion, chopped
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2-3 potatoes, peeled and medium diced
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1 tablespoon butter
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
POLAR INGREDIENTS:
Directions
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In a heavy stock pot, over medium high heat, render the bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes.
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Stir in the leeks, onions, celery and carrots, sauté about 2 minutes, season with salt/pepper.
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Add the bay leaves, thyme and dried dill. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes .
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Add the potatoes, milk, clam juice from both cans (reserve the clams) and stir.
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Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer, until the potatoes are fork tender, about 12 minutes.
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Add the heavy cream and bring up to a simmer. Add the clams, stir in butter and parsley.
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Season with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.