Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 bay leaf
  • 2 (10 oz.) cans whole baby clams plus liquid
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 c. diced potatoes
  • 1 tsp. Lea & Perrins sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. 18% cream
  • 2 c. milk

Method

  • To large pot, add bacon, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic.
  • Saute gently for 5 minutes.
  • Now, add bay leaf, liquid from clams, water, diced potatoes, Lea & Perrins, salt and pepper; simmer until potatoes are barely tender.
  • Combine oil and flour; stir into chowder until thick.
  • Add clams, cream and milk.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Remove bay leaf if you can find it.