New England Clam Chowder

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Title: NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Categories: American, Soups, Seafood
Yield: 4 servings

O.Evans VPRJ01A
2 tb Butter; clarified
3 Hearts of celery; chopped
2 Leeks; white part only,
-chopped
1 Spanish onion; chopped
1 Idaho potato; peeled and
-diced
3 ts White flour
20 Top neck clams, shelled,
-chopped, strained, and juic
-reserved
1 c Heavy cream
1 1/2 c Water
Salt to taste

1. Simmer the celery, leeks, and onions in clarified
butter for six minutes. Add potatoes. Add the flour to
thicken, continually stirring. 2. Add the chopped
clams and juice. Continue simmering for one minute.
Add the heavy cream and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add salt to taste. To bring out the full flavor of
this delicious chowder, remove it from the heat and
allow it to sit for a few minutes. this steeping will
enrich its taste. If the chowder is too thick, add
more water. To bring out flavor, remove from heat and
let sit for a while.

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