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Classic American Clam Chowder

Name: Classic American Clam Chowder
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 5 cups potatoes, diced; 1 can (14 oz) clams in brine; 5 cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper to taste

A rich and creamy clam chowder with a smoky bacon base and tender potatoes.

45 minutes6 servings

Method

In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, then add clams and their brine.
Stir in milk, half-and-half, and flour; simmer until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

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