Creamy Clam Chowder

By á-2421

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, finely diced
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 can clam juice (284 ml)
• 3 carrots, diced
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 3-4 potatoes, diced
• 2 cans clams (284 ml)
• 2 Tbsp BC chowder essence
• 1/4 lb. butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 250 g cream cheese
• 4 cups cream

Preparation

Step 1

Saute bacon and onions. Add potatoes, carrots and celery. Cook until nearly soft. Add clam juice. Cover and cook until soft. Add chowder essence and clams. Make a roux with the butter and flour. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add cream and cream cheese. Simmer until mixture thickens. Add cream mixture to the vegetable mixture. Adjust seasonings to taste.