Name: Clam Chowder Recipe
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups potatoes, diced; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 (6.5 oz) cans chopped clams, with juice; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A creamy and hearty clam chowder with tender clams, potatoes, and smoky bacon.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups potatoes, diced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
2 (6.5 oz) cans chopped clams, with juice
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
Add onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in potatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, clams with juice, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with crispy bacon and serve hot.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.