Creamy Clam Chowder


Creamy Clam Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 lb clams fresh, diced
- 1 whole onion chopped, medium-sized
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 whole carrots chopped, medium-sized
- 2 whole potatoes chopped, medium-sized
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup butter salted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart half-in-half cream/milk
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 strips bacon chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sautée onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery. Add water then stir. Cover pot, bring to a boil.
- In another saucepan, melt the butter. Add all-purpose flour, stir until smooth. Add half & half cream, cook and whisk until thickened.
- Transfer cooked flour mixture into the large pot. Reduce heat. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Top with bacon and more parsley if desired. Ready to serve!