Sam and Omie's Clam Chowder

By mamacasma

A North Carolina Outer Banks' and fall favorite

Ingredients

• 7 strips bacon
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 4 lbs. diced potatoes
• 8-10 cups clam juice
• 4 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 dash italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8-10 cups chopped clams

Preparation

Step 1

Brown bacon (remove from pot), then add veggies, garlic, seasonings. Wait until that all softens, then add clam juice. Bring to a boil, and add potatoes and chopped clams.