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The Old Spaghetti Factorys Clam Chowder

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Date Added:	March 4, 2008
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Serves:	0
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Seafood / Shellfish, Soups / Stews, Copy Cat / Restaurant

Ingredients:

3     slices        uncooked bacon
3/4   cup           diced onion
1 1/3 cups          diced celery - (abt 5 ribs)
1/2   cup           butter - (1 stick)
1/4   teaspoon      minced garlic
1/4   teaspoon      dried thyme
1/2   teaspoon      dry mustard
1     pinch         freshly-ground black pepper
3/4   cup           all-purpose flour
2     tablespoons   all-purpose flour
3     cups          clam juice
4     cans          chopped clams - (6 1/2 oz ea)
1     large         potato
1     cup           half-and-half

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

In a large pot, brown the bacon. Add the onion and celery and saute until translucent. Add butter, garlic, thyme, mustard and pepper. Mix thoroughly and heat until the butter is melted. Add flour and mix well. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the clam juice and the strained juice from the canned clams, reserving the clams. Whisk until smooth and simmer about 45 minutes.
Add the potatoes and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add the chopped clams and half-and-half and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
This recipe yields 8 cups.

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Added On: March 4, 2008

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