Clam Chowder

By nperry1006

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced leeks
• 1/4 tsp chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 qt milk
• 1 cup clams in juice
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, leeks and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes mixing often.

Remove from heat and add flour, mixing well. Add milk and whisk vigorously.

Drain claims and add juice to soup. Slowly bring to boil, mixing often. Reduce heat to a simmer.

Add potatoes and seasonings, simmer 10 minutes. Add clams and simmer 5-8 minutes.

Finish with heavy cream. Serve.