New England Clam Clowder

* Exported from MasterCook II *

New England Clam Clowder

Recipe By : Pillsbury Kitchens' Cookbook
Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Darlene's

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Slices Bacon
1 Large Potato -- peeled and cubed
1 Medium Celery Stalk -- chopped
1 Small Onion -- chopped
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Thyme
2 Cans Minced Clams -- 6 1/2 oz.
Reserved Liquor
1/4 Cup Flour
3 Cups Milk

In large saucepan,fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel. To drippings
add potato, celery, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and liquor from clams. Heat
to boiling and cook covered, about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Combine flour and milk, add to vegetable mixture. Heat over medium heat
until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in clams. Heat through,
but do not boil. Garnish with crumbled bacon.

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