hatteras style clam chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 cups peeled, cubed white potatoes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
• 3 quarts clam juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, cook onion, celery and carrots in oil until they begin to soften. stir in potatoes, clams, clam juice, thyme, pepper and bacon. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.