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Sweet Clam Chowder

This is a rich and creamy seafood chowder, garnished with crispy bacon. It's almost guaranteed that nobody will clam up when they taste the scrumptious soup. So when you're looking for a recipe to bowl everyone over, this is the one.
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Course Chowder, Seafood
Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1554.61 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 13 ounce(s) clams
  • 1 cup(s) chopped onions
  • 1 cup(s) chopped celery
  • 3 cup(s) diced potatoes
  • 1/4 cup(s) butter
  • 1/4 cup(s) flour
  • 2 cup(s) half-and-half cream
  • 2 cup(s) milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Drain juice from clams and pour over potatoes.
  • Add enough water to cover.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes then add sugar, vinegar, and salt.
  • Cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Melt butter, saute celery and onions; and then add flour and blend.
  • Add half and half and milk stirring constantly.
  • Add potatoes (do not drain) and mix thoroughly.
  • Add clams.
  • Garnish with crisp bacon.
  • Serve steaming hot with your favorite bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 1554.61kcalCarbohydrates: 176.85gProtein: 86.97gFat: 55.42gSaturated Fat: 32.92gCholesterol: 257.31mgSodium: 6448.11mgFiber: 13.58gSugar: 40.02g
Keyword Butter, Potato, Vegetables
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