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Cathie's Clam Chowder

SUBMITTED BY: Cathie West

"Mmm, good! Oakies version of clam chowder. Don't forget the saltines! Add one more jar of clam juice, for those of you who like it clammy -- I know that's how my hubby likes it. Enjoy!"

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr
READY IN	1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

What to Drink?
	Chardonnay
	Classic Bloody Mary

DIRECTIONS

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

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Reviewed on feb. 3, 2006 by Allie

I quadrupled this recipe for an office potluck at work, what a hit! Here are some of the... MORE

Reviewed on oct. 22, 2003 by SBERDAHL

This recipe is excellent, and very easy. Instead of using bottled clam juice, which can be... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 7, 2004 by JOYCEETAY

This clam chowder is awesome! I don't like potatoes in soup, so I'm always picking them out.... MORE

Reviewed on mar. 8, 2008 by Larry Walker

This has been an OMG GOOD chowder, But.. If you have more that 2 people eating it, You should... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 7, 2008 by apriulsun66

I was disappointed with this recipe. I followed the directions exactly (except where it forgot... MORE

Reviewed on aug. 12, 2007 by nads

Absolutely delicious. My family just loved this recipe. Kids gobbled it up and husband had... MORE

Reviewed on mar. 17, 2006 by CatPurrson

Great! Trying to do the low carb thing, but was afraid chowder would be too boring without... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 2, 2007 by CINDY MADONNA

I have made this several times and it is excellent. Easy too! MORE

Reviewed on may 13, 2004 by TIA1966

Wonderful, chuncky and flavor-filled chowder. I substituted 2 small potatoes (red & russet)... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 13, 2008 by nia

and to think... i thought i didn't even like chowder. this was amazingly good and easy. ty for... MORE

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