Bacon Clam Chowder

By janetsd

Ingredients

• 1 can 6 1/2 oz minced clams
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 med. potato peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teas chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teas dried thyme
• 1 Tbl cornstarch
• 1/2 cup half and half cream
• 1 1/2 teas butter
• dash cayenne pepper
• 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Drain clams, reserving juice; set aside. Place the clams in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, combine the broth, potato, celery,onion, bouillon and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes
or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the reserved clam juice.

Combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into soup.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the butter, cayenne and clams. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with bacon.