Cathie's Clam Chowder

This is the best clam chowder recipe around that mixes bacon, half-and-half, clam juice, and fresh minced clams to make up this traditional chowder.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• ground white pepper, to taste
• 3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
• 4 cups minced clams
• 0.25 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until bubbly. Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice, until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Pour in half-and-half, stirring constantly. Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Step 2

Season with pepper and serve.

Step 3

In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, celery, and onion until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.