Clam Chowder

By NicoleP

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 a 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