Dave's Favorite Clam Chowder

Name: Dave's Favorite Clam Chowder
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams; 6 slices bacon; 3 medium onions; 3 stalks of finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 large potatoes; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon; 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme (optional); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 3 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 3 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Submitted by xDAVEx

"This is my favorite. I don't really like clam chowder, but I love this soup! Its well balanced and is great with a little hot sauce and some Saltines. Please try it and rate it."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 8 bowls
Serves:: 8

ingredients

3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
6 slices bacon
3 medium onions
3 stalks of finely chopped celery
¹⁄₂ cup dry white wine
3 large potatoes
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons thyme (optional)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups milk
1 ¹⁄₂ cups whipping cream
3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
³⁄₄ cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese

directions

In a 4 quart stock pot, cook bacon until crispy, remove bacon and drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
add onion and celery to bacon drippings in pot, cook until tender.
stir in white wine, clam juice, potatoes, bullion, thyme (optional), black pepper, and red pepper (optional).
Bring to boil: reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes.
In medium bowl, stir together milk, whipping cream, and flour.
Add to pot and stir until slightly thickened.
Stir in clams, 3/4 cup cheese, and bacon.
stir and heat for a few more minutes or until heated through.