Potato Clam Chowder

This classic soup is always a success when served as an appetizer.

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This recipe comes from an old college friend. Pair steaming bowlfuls with sourdough bread and a green salad.
-- Kristy Doty, Riverside, California

You Will Need
1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
2 large onions, chopped
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
3 cups diced unpeeled potatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

What to Do
1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.

2. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, sauté onions until tender.

3. Drain clams, reserving juice. Set clams aside. Add the potatoes, clam juice and broth to the onions. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

4. Stir in the clams, soup, milk, cream, salt, pepper and bacon; heat through.

Serves 8 (2 quarts)
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