Creamy Cheesy Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lbs littleneck clams
1 cup white wine or 1 cup water
3 tbsp butter
1 slice bacon, chopped into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrot, diced finely
1/4 cup flour
4 cups clam juice (from steaming clams
1 (8 oz) can baby clams
1 cup light cream
1 cup heavy cream
3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
hot pepper sauce
scallion, thinly sliced (to garnish )

Directions:

Steam clams open in a cup of wine in a heavy pot.
Remove from pot and cool.
Remove clams from shells.
Rinse the clams well.
Strain clam broth through a mesh screen or cheesecloth.
Add strained broth, broth from canned baby clams, and enough bottled clam juice or water to equal 4 cups.
Set aside.
In a heavy pot over MEDIUM heat,cook bacon pieces till crisp add butter melt and cook the onion,celery, carrots, and garlic until translucent.
Slowly stir in the flour and cook for two minutes, stirring well.
Add reserved clam juices to the sauté mixture.
Bring to a boil; whisking thoroughly to break up any lumps, and then reduce heat.
Add creams and simmer 20 minutes.
Add white pepper, thyme, potatoes, peas, and steamed clams& the can of baby clams.
Add cheese till melted through.
Do not allow to boil as this will toughen the clams.
Season with salt and hot pepper sauce to taste.
Garnish with scallions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1762.93 Kcal (7381 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.14g	28%
Cholesterol	50.2mg	17%
Sodium	757.38mg	32%
Potassium	506.18mg	11%
Total Carbs	38.93g	13%
Sugars	12.89g	52%
Dietary Fiber	4.27g	17%
Protein	8.94g	18%
Vitamin C	19.6mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	178.1mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	303.46 Kcal (1271 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	28%
Cholesterol	8.64mg	17%
Sodium	130.37mg	32%
Potassium	87.13mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.7g	13%
Sugars	2.22g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	17%
Protein	1.54g	18%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	26%
Iron	0.3mg	10%
Calcium	30.7mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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