Recipe from Bitter End
Clam Chowder
Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:
20 ounces chopped clams with juice

1 cup butter

1 large onion

1 celery stalk

1 large carrot

2 red peppers

1 tbsp basil

2 bay leaves

1 tsp thyme

2 potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks

2 or 3 quarts of water Salt and pepper to taste

Method
Dice all veggies (1/2 inch) and sauté over medium heat in butter until tender (10-12 minutes). Add 1 cup flour to make rue. Add clams and clam juice, stirring until rue has dissolved. Add two quarts of water and potatoes and bring to slow boil for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add more water if desired, salt and pepper to taste.

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