Hatteras Style Clam Chowder

This is 'Hatteras style.' I work in a restaurant near the North Carolina coast and make this two times a week. I have scaled down the batch for home use. It is very simple. You can also use the bacon grease to saute the vegetables in.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
• 5 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 cups peeled, cubed white potatoes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
• 3 quarts clam juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion, celery and carrots in oil until they begin to soften. Stir in potatoes, clams, clam juice, thyme, pepper and bacon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.