New England Clam Chowder

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Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Start to Finish Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6-8 servings

There are almost as many ways to make clam chowder as there are cooks in New England. Here's one that insists on salt pork for "true" flavor.

• 1/4 pound salt pork, diced
• 3 onions, peeled and chopped
• 1-1/2 quarts clam stock and 2 cups water, or 2 cups bottled clam juice and 1-1/2 quarts water
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups shucked clams, coarsely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Fry salt pork in soup kettle until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Saute onions in fat until tender. Add stock, water, potatoes, and thyme. Simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Add half-and-half, clams, and reserved salt pork. Heat slowly. Do not boil.

Comments

For Mussel Chowder: Substitute mussels for clams and proceed as directed above.

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