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Red Lobster Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced leeks
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 cup clams in juice
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Preparation:

In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, leeks and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, mixing often.

Remove from heat and add flour, mixing well.

Add milk and whisk vigorously.

Drain clams and add juice to soup.

Slowly bring to a boil, mixing often. Reduce heat to a simmer.

Add potatoes and seasonings; simmer 10 minutes.

Add clams and simmer 5-8 minutes.

Finish with heavy cream. Serve.

Servings:
4